Association between bioactive molecules in breast milk and type 1 diabetes mellitus
Other Title(s)
العلاقة بين الجزيئات النشطة بيولوجيًا في حليب الثدي و داء السكري من النوع الأول
Joint Authors
Yahya, Taj al-Din O.
Shemishere, Ufuoma
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 1 (29 Feb. 2020), pp.5-12, 8 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2020-02-29
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The association between breastfeeding and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is controversial.
However, several recent studies have established a link between these two factors, necessitating a need to review this subject to raise public awareness.
Current research indicates that breast milk contains a variety of bioactive substances including immunoglobulins, oligosaccharides, insulin, lactoferrin, lysozyme, cytokines, epidermal growth factors, leukocytes, nucleotides, beneficial bacteria and vitamins.
Such substances strengthen the breastfeeding infant’s immune system, both directly, by increasing gut microbiota diversity and attacking harmful bacteria and proinflammatory molecules, and indirectly, by increasing thymus performance.
Accordingly, a lack of or inadequate breastfeeding may predispose infants to several autoimmune disorders, including T1DM.
Nursing mothers and caregivers are therefore advised to follow optimal breastfeeding practices prior to introducing complementary foods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yahya, Taj al-Din O.& Shemishere, Ufuoma. 2020. Association between bioactive molecules in breast milk and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.5-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-957293
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yahya, Taj al-Din O.& Shemishere, Ufuoma. Association between bioactive molecules in breast milk and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 20, no. 1 (Feb. 2020), pp.5-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-957293
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yahya, Taj al-Din O.& Shemishere, Ufuoma. Association between bioactive molecules in breast milk and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2020. Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.5-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-957293
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 9-12
Record ID
BIM-957293