Immunology of breast milk
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. Breastfeeding protects
infants against infections mainly via secretory IgA (SIgA) antibodies, but also
via other various bioactive factors. It is striking that the defense factors of human milk function without causing inflammation; some components are even anti-inflammatory. ...
