Building a deeper understanding on human milk composition and function

Dr. Collado discusses the current understanding of the composition of human breast milk and highlights its importance in providing personalized nutrition to infants to support optimal growth and development during the early, critical months of life. This is a useful resource to gain insights into how maternal diet influences breast milk's bioactive components which shape the infant's gut microbiota, immune system, and long-term health, while encouraging further research to optimize dietary recommendations for mothers and the formulation of infant supplements.

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Maria Carmen Collado, Medical Scientist at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC).