Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 3347 - 3347
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Background:
The
gut
microbiota
of
breast-fed
infants
is
dominated
by
infant-type
human-residential
bifidobacteria
(HRB)
that
contribute
to
infant
health;
thus,
it
crucial
develop
formulas
promote
the
establishment
a
enriched
with
HRB,
closely
resembling
breastfed
infants.
Methods:
We
compared
various
non-digestible
prebiotic
oligosaccharides
and
their
combinations
using
fecal
culture
system
explore
which
candidates
could
growth
all
HRB
rarely
yield
non-responders.
analysis
included
lactulose
(LAC),
raffinose
(RAF),
galactooligosaccharides
(GOS),
short-
long-chain
fructooligosaccharides.
Fecal
samples
were
collected
from
seven
aged
1.5–10.2
months
cultured
each
oligosaccharide
individually
or
combinations.
Results:
No
single
effectively
promoted
although
GOS
other
than
Bifidobacterium
longum
subsp.
longum.
Only
LAC/RAF/GOS
group
evenly
HRB.
Accordingly,
acetate
production
was
higher
in
cultures
supplemented
cultures,
suggesting
superior
combination
for
yields
Conclusions:
This
study
can
aid
developing
help
align
formula-fed
Journal of Applied Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 27, 2025
ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal
health
is
one
of
the
fastest
growing
areas
in
food
and
beverage
industry,
as
its
importance
to
overall
well‐being
becoming
increasingly
recognized.
Immunoglobulins
play
a
key
role
protecting
gastrointestinal
tract,
nonbovine
sources
immunoglobulins
(including
camel
milk,
which
has
long
history
consumption
East
Africa
Asia)
are
increasing
popularity
Western
countries
functional
foods,
particularly
for
individuals
with
allergies
or
intolerances
cow's
milk.
The
physiological
benefits
consuming
certain
heavy‐chain
from
milk
relate
binding
domains
camelid
single‐domain
antibodies;
thus,
novel
protein
termed
“immunoglobulin
G
(IgG)
LT”
(a
dimer
two
antibody
sequences)
been
developed
use
products,
provide
some
attributed
on
an
industrial
scale.
To
support
safety
IgG
LT
such
use,
comprehensive
assessment
(in
silico
allergenicity
assessment,
vitro
genotoxicity
studies
[bacterial
reverse
mutation
test
mammalian
cell
micronucleus
test],
90‐day
gavage
toxicity
study
rats)
was
conducted.
results
demonstrate
that
highly
unlikely
pose
risk
allergenic
cross‐reactivity,
there
no
evidence
vitro.
There
were
article–related
effects
study.
These
data
intended
uses
foods
beverages.
Frontiers in Pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Human
milk
oligosaccharides
(HMOs)
are
a
diverse
group
of
structures
and
an
abundant
bioactive
component
breastmilk
that
contribute
to
infant
health
development.
Preclinical
studies
indicate
roles
for
HMOs
in
shaping
the
gut
microbiota,
inhibiting
pathogens,
modulating
immune
system,
influencing
cognitive
In
past
decade,
several
industrially
produced
have
become
available
fortify
formula.
Clinical
intervention
trials
with
manufactured
begun
corroborate
some
physiological
effects
reported
preclinical
studies,
especially
modulation
microbiota
direction
breastfed
infants.
As
more
commercially
as
shared
mechanisms
action,
there
is
need
better
understand
unique
differential
individual
benefits
combining
multiple
HMOs.
This
review
focuses
on
different
HMO
structural
classes
presents
scientific
rationale
why
structurally
expected
exert
greater
biological
effects.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 1481 - 1481
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Infants
rely
on
their
developing
immune
system
and
the
protective
components
of
breast
milk
to
defend
against
bacterial
viral
pathogens,
as
well
disorders
such
food
allergies,
prior
introduction
solid
foods.
When
breastfeeding
is
not
feasible,
fortified
infant
formula
will
most
frequently
be
offered,
usually
based
a
cow's
milk-based
substitute.
The
current
study
aimed
explore
immunomodulatory
effects
combinations
commercially
available
human
oligosaccharides
(HMOs).
An
in
vitro
co-culture
model
Caco-2
intestinal
epithelial
cells
THP-1
macrophages
was
established
replicate
hallmarks
inflammation
evaluate
direct
different
synthetic
HMO
combinations.
Notably,
blend
prevalent
fucosylated
sialylated
HMOs,
2'-fucosyllactose
(2'-FL)
6'-siallylactose
(6'-SL),
respectively,
resulted
decreased
pro-inflammatory
cytokine
levels.
These
were
dependent
concentration
ratio
resembling
those
breastmilk.
Interestingly,
adding
additional
structures
did
enhance
anti-inflammatory
effects.
This
research
highlights
importance
carefully
selecting
nutritional
products,
particularly
for
formulations,
effectively
mimic
benefits
associated
with
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 46
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
poses
a
global
public
health
concern.
Recognizing
the
critical
role
of
bacterial
adhesion
in
pathogenesis
infection,
anti-adhesive
therapy
emerges
as
promising
approach
to
impede
initial
attachment,
thus
preventing
pathogenic
colonization
and
infection.
Natural
agents
derived
from
food
sources
are
generally
safe
have
potential
inhibit
emergence
resistant
bacteria.
This
comprehensive
review
explored
diverse
natural
dietary
components
exhibiting
activities
against
several
model
enteric
pathogens,
including
EFSA Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(11)
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Following
a
request
from
the
European
Commission,
EFSA
Panel
on
Nutrition,
Novel
Foods
and
Food
Allergens
(NDA)
was
asked
to
deliver
an
opinion
2'-fucosyllactose
(2'-FL)
as
novel
food
(NF)
pursuant
Regulation
(EU)
2015/2283.
The
NF
is
mainly
composed
of
human-identical
milk
oligosaccharide
(HiMO)
2'-FL,
but
it
also
contains
d-lactose,
l-fucose,
fucosylgalactose,
difucosyllactose,
d-glucose
d-galactose,
small
fraction
other
related
saccharides.
produced
by
fermentation
genetically
modified
strain
(
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 1200 - 1200
Published: April 18, 2024
Human
milk
oligosaccharides
(HMOs)
are
bioactive
factors
that
benefit
neonatal
health,
but
little
is
known
about
effects
on
growth
in
very
preterm
infants
(<32
weeks’
gestation).
We
aimed
to
quantify
HMO
concentrations
human
fed
during
the
hospitalization
and
investigate
associations
of
HMOs
with
infant
size
body
composition
at
term-equivalent
age.
In
82
human-milk-fed
infants,
we
measured
two
time
points.
anthropometrics
air
displacement
plethysmography
calculated
means
individual
total
HMOs,
constructed
tertiles
mean
concentrations,
assessed
differences
outcomes
comparing
highest
intermediate
lowest
tertile
using
linear
mixed
models,
adjusted
for
potential
confounders.
The
(SD)
gestational
age
was
28.2
(2.2)
weeks,
birthweight
1063
(386)
grams.
Exposure
(vs.
lowest)
not
associated
anthropometric
or
z-scores
term-corrected
3FL
a
greater
head
circumference
z-score
(0.61,
95%
CI
0.15,
1.07).
Overall,
results
do
support
higher
intakes
influence
this
cohort.
BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e000749 - e000749
Published: May 19, 2024
Premature
birth
puts
infants
at
risk
for
long-term
outcomes,
particularly
neurodevelopmental
impairment.
The
preterm
brain
is
in
a
period
of
extreme
vulnerability
and
fundamental
development
during
hospitalisation
the
neonatal
intensive
care
unit.
Complications
prematurity
cause
both
direct
injury
to
(e.g.,
white
matter
lesions,
intraventricular
haemorrhage)
altered
qualitative
quantitative
grey
(dysmaturation).
Nutrition
plays
an
important
role
neurodevelopment
infant
aim
this
paper
summarise
latest
evidence
on
relationship
between
nutrition
outcomes.
For
preterm,
as
well
full-term
infant,
human
milk
(HM)
appears
be
associated
with
better
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI),
which
then
corresponds
neurological
outcomes
childhood
(higher
IQ
academic
scores).
In
particular,
HM
components
such
long-chain
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(LCPUFA)
Human
Milk
Oligosaccharides
(HMOs)
appear
play
key
mediating
influence.
As
nutritional
content
insufficient
meet
needs
most
infants,
use
multicomponent
fortifiers
derived
from
cow's
has
entered
common
practice
Neonatal
Intensive
Care
Unit.
Although
there
are
promising
results
concerning
beneficial
effects
auxological
growth,
data
still
uncertain.
absence
HM,
formulas
enriched
nutrients
LCPUFA,
HMOs,
sphingomyelin
can
make
formula
more
similar
breast
been
improved
myelination.
Higher
intakes
calories
lipids
fewer
severe
lesions
maturation
matter.
Prebiotics
postbiotics
have
extensively
studied
recent
years
their
gut
systemic
level.
particular
through
gut-brain
axis
it
seems
that
they
regulate
inflammatory
response
oxidative
stress,
mechanisms
responsible
damage
infants.
Nevertheless,
lacking
point.
Eventually,
current
knowledge
micronutrient
supplementation
(e.g,.
iron,
lutein,
iodine),
scarce.
Further
studies
needed
understand
action
different
thus
Food Reviews International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 47
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Supplementing
infant
formulas
(IFs)
with
oligosaccharides
has
gathered
much
attention
over
the
years
because
of
their
purported
disease-protecting
and
health-promoting
properties.
Despite
various
clinical
trials
evaluating
health
efficacy
such
formulas,
many
lacked
rigor,
producing
conflicting
results.
This
systematic
review
focuses
on
human
intervention
that
have
examined
effects
oligosaccharide-supplemented
IFs
gastrointestinal
in
formula-fed
infants
There
is
strong
evidence
showing
supplementing
fructooligosaccharides
(FOS)
or
galactooligosaccharides
(GOS)
at
7–8
g/L,
other
naturally-occurring
synthetic
human-milk
(HMOs)
up
to
5.8
as
per
industry
standards,
well-tolerated
by
infants,
effective
increasing
stool
frequency
softening
stools,
promoting
growth
Bifidobacterium
spp.
moderate
for
reducing
risk
enteric
infections.
However,
related
effectiveness
oligosaccharide
supplementation
enhancing
short-chain
fatty
acid
production,
improving
gut
barrier
function,
modulating
immune
severity
incidence
allergic
diseases
remains
weak
inconclusive
requires
further
investigation.
Supplementation
had
no
demonstrable
effect
rate
infants.
Thus,
well-designed,
randomized,
placebo-controlled
studies
are
needed
unequivocally
demonstrate
benefits
IFs.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 2858 - 2858
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Early-life
nutrition
significantly
impacts
vaccination
efficacy
in
infants,
whose
immune
response
to
vaccines
is
weaker
compared
adults.
This
study
investigated
female
C57Bl/6JOlaHsd
mice
(6
weeks
old)
fed
diets
with
0.7%
galacto-oligosaccharides
(GOS)/long-chain
fructo-oligosaccharides
(lcFOS)
(9:1),
0.3%
human
milk
oligosaccharides
(HMOS),
or
a
combination
(GFH)
for
14
days
prior
and
during
vaccination.
Delayed-type
hypersensitivity
(DTH)
was
measured
by
assessing
ear
swelling
following
an
intradermal
challenge.
Influvac-specific
IgG1
IgG2a
levels
were
assessed
using
ELISAs,
while
splenic
T
B
lymphocytes
analyzed
frequency
activation
via
flow
cytometry.
Additionally,
cytokine
production
evaluated
murine
splenocytes
co-cultured
influenza-loaded
dendritic
cells.
Mice
on
the
GFH
diet
showed
enhanced
DTH
(p
<
0.05),
increased
serological
levels,
significant
rise
memory
(CD27+
B220+
CD19+).
GFH-fed
also
exhibited
more
activated
Th1
cells
(CD69+
CXCR3+
CD4+)
higher
IFN-γ
after
ex
vivo
restimulation
0.05).
These
findings
suggest
that
GOS/lcFOS
HMOS,
particularly
combination,
enhance
vaccine
responses
improving
cells,
IgG
production,
cell
activation,
supporting
potential
use
of
these
prebiotics
infant
formula
better
early-life
development.
Pediatrie pro praxi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 40 - 44
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Často
se
přehlíží
nepostradatelná
úloha
oligosacharidů
obsažených
v
mateřském
mléce
pro
správný
vývoj
novorozence.
Mateřské
mléko
obsahuje
více
než
200
dosud
identifikovaných
struktur
s
rozmanitými
vlastnostmi.
Prospěšné
funkce
jsou
reprezentovány
jejich
prebiotickým
efektem,
antiadhezivním
a
antimikrobiálním
účinkem
či
vlivem
na
nervové
soustavy
imunity
dítěte.
Cílem
práce
bylo
sumarizovat
zmapovat
poznatky
budoucích
matek
pomocí
dotazníkového
šetření
o
prospěšnosti
kojení,
mateřského
mléka,
především
jeho
oligosacharidů.
Tento
dotazník
obsahoval
celkem
15
otázek
rovněž
informační
pasáže,
které
edukovaly
respondentky
rámci
této
problematiky.
Dotazník
vyplnilo
861
respondentek
při
následném
zpracování
získaných
informací
zjištěno
jakými
informacemi
maminky
disponují
před
nástupem
laktace
jejím
průběhu.