May 23, 2023

Ep. 17: Human Milk's Surprising Health Benefits - with Dr. Lars Bode

Show Notes

Why do women with arthritis get better when they are pregnant? Why do breastfed babies get sick less often? The answer is a mysterious group of molecules found only in breast milk. Even the platypus makes these molecules called oligosaccharides. Scientists are only beginning to uncover the mysteries of this essential ingredient to both mom’s and baby’s health. Listen as Dr. Wendy Hunter and Dr. Lars Bode discuss how discoveries about human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may be the key to developing new treatments for adult diseases and how formula-fed babies can benefit too.

Be sure to tune in on Friday for a bonus episode with Dr. Bode provides insight to the question that plagued parents and doctors early in the pandemic: Does Covid-19 pass through breast milk?

For more information on Dr. Bode and his research please visit: bodelab.com

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Ep. 17: Human Milk's Surprising Health Benefits - with Dr. Lars Bode

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