Miraculous ingredients in breast milk

Scientists at the University of London have discovered that in human milk there is a 'miracle' component that protects and regulates the very weak intestinal function of newborn babies.

Colostrum, milk rich in energy, lactose, vitamin A and low protein, formed in the first days when women give birth very suitable for new baby nutrition. But according to researchers at the University of London at Mary Queen, it is especially valuable that it contains pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor trypsin inhibitor ( PSTI ).

We all know that the inner lining of the infant is very vulnerable because it has never been exposed to food and drinks. It is PSTI that protects the intestinal wall for children, helping them adapt gradually to food (milk) from outside.

Researchers have analyzed that permanent human milk (milk after a batch of milk called perpetual milk) always contains PSTI but its content is 7 times smaller than in colostrum. This ingredient is completely absent in the milk of animals and of course is not completely included in the formulation of any formula.

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Scientists investigated the effect of PSTI in human intestinal cells in the laboratory. When they cause damage to intestinal cells, the PSTI stimulates cells from elsewhere to be transferred to damaged cells, forming a protective layer. PSTI also prevents the growth of damaged cells so they do not spread around . They came to the conclusion: PSTI is capable of reducing intestinal damage by 75%.

PSTI is a molecule usually in the pancreas, its mission is to protect organs from being destroyed by digestive enzymes that the pancreas is born. Researchers think it plays a similar role in the gut. Although the mechanism was identified, the research team still did not understand why it formed in milk, especially colostrum.

Professor Ray Playford of the Barts School and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry at Mary Queen, who led the study, said: " The discovery of PSTI and its explanation is to protect the weak state of It is very important for children when they are first exposed to the outside world, it gives a message to mothers today: Breastfeeding, especially in early stages their life, for the health of their children first '.