Immunology of breast milk
Summary In the critical phase of immunological immaturity of the newborn, particularly for the immune system of mucous membranes, infants receive large amounts of bioactive components through colostrum and breast milk. Colostrum is the most potent natural immune booster known to science. Breastfeedi...
Main Authors: | Patricia Palmeira, Magda Carneiro-Sampaio |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Associação Médica Brasileira
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Series: | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-42302016000600584&lng=en&tlng=en |
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