Breast milk may train infants’ immune systems to tolerate common foods, study finds

New research indicates that breast milk plays a crucial role in training a baby's immune system to tolerate foods, potentially preventing allergies. Studies show breast milk contains food protein fragments and immune signals that help infants recognize allergens as safe, while also supporting a healthy gut environment.

Breast milk may train infants’ immune systems to tolerate common foods, study finds
New research indicates that breast milk plays a crucial role in training a baby's immune system to tolerate foods, potentially preventing allergies. Studies show breast milk contains food protein fragments and immune signals that help infants recognize allergens as safe, while also supporting a healthy gut environment.