IIT Roorkee researchers have discovered that human milk fat globules act as natural carriers for probiotics, enhancing infant gut health. Published in Food Chemistry, the study highlighted the Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM), which protects probiotics from stomach acids, aiding gut colonisation. This breakthrough could revolutionise baby formulas, replicating breast milk benefits.
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10:37 am on
27 Feb