Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are unique, bioactive carbohydrates found in breast milk and in select infant formulas that help shape lifelong pediatric health. Acting as prebiotics, HMOs nourish beneficial gut bacteria, supporting immune function and long-term health outcomes. Emerging evidence has identified more than 150 different HMOs, which appear to influence the gut-brain axis and support neurodevelopment and cognitive growth during infancy.
To learn more about HMOs, explore clinical insights, webinars, and practical tools through the Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI), including Randomized Clinical Trial in Infants Fed a Formula Supplemented with 5 HMOs and Revealing the Transformative Power and Potential of HMOs: Breakthrough Evidence and Future Implications to name just a few!
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