Breast Milk is Best for Babies, Here's Why
May 14, 2010
EmaxHealth, May 2010
Scientists have long known about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for infants, but new research has taken our understanding one step further: “For the first time, we can see that breast milk induces genetic pathways that are quite different from those in formula-fed infants.” The genes showed that infants who were breastfed have a healthier intestinal tract, making breastfeeding all the more vital as a preventative measure for diarrheal disease.