A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Human milk: From complex tailored nutrition to bioactive impact on child cognition and behavior
Authors: de Weerth Carolina, Aatsinki Anna-Katariina, Azad Meghan B., Bartol Frank F., Bode Lars, Collado Maria Carmen, Dettmer Amanda M., Field Catherine J., Guilfoyle Meagan, Hinde Katie, Korosi Aniko, Lustermans Hellen, Shukri Nurul Husna Mohd, Moore Sophie E., Pundir Shikha, Rodriguez Juan Miguel, Slupsky CM, Turner Sarah, van Goudoever Johannes B., Ziomkiewicz Anna, Beijers Roseriet
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Commercial Publisher)
Publication year: 2022
Journal: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Journal name in source: CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
Journal acronym: CRIT REV FOOD SCI
Number of pages: 38
ISSN: 1040-8398
eISSN: 1549-7852
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2053058
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2053058
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/175215524
Human milk is a highly complex liquid food tailor-made to match an infant's needs. Beyond documented positive effects of breastfeeding on infant and maternal health, there is increasing evidence that milk constituents also impact child neurodevelopment. Non-nutrient milk bioactives would contribute to the (long-term) development of child cognition and behavior, a process termed 'Lactocrine Programming'. In this review we discuss the current state of the field on human milk composition and its links with child cognitive and behavioral development. To promote state-of-the-art methodologies and designs that facilitate data pooling and meta-analytic endeavors, we present detailed recommendations and best practices for future studies. Finally, we determine important scientific gaps that need to be filled to advance the field, and discuss innovative directions for future research. Unveiling the mechanisms underlying the links between human milk and child cognition and behavior will deepen our understanding of the broad functions of this complex liquid food, as well as provide necessary information for designing future interventions.
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