Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Lactation in our Genes?

The role our genetics play in lactation

Amplify’d from www.altmeds.com

Breast milk secrets are in the genes

Breast milk has been found to improve babies’ “gene expression” helping to explain how it can protect against illness and aid the development of the digestive system.

Gene expression is when genes are “turned on” and begin to create their gene products – usually proteins. Researchers at the University of Illinois found that breast milk and formula had different effects on at least 146 genes.

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