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Breast milk and infant saliva interaction

The interaction between breast milk and infant saliva affects the infant's oral microbiome and immune system.

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Jan 10, 2026

What health effects are associated with dietary lactoferrin from milk and supplements?

Dietary lactoferrin—an iron-binding protein abundant in human colostrum and present in bovine milk—is associated in the scientific literature with antimicrobial and immune-modulating effects, improved...