date:Aug 29, 2012
the new study, the US-based researchers grew bacteria in samples of infant formulas, cow's milk and breast milk. For the infant formula, the team tested three brands of popular milk, whilst whole milk was purchased from a grocery store. Breast milk was donated and processed to separate different components, including proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
The researchers also tested a purified form of an antibody called secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA), which is abundant in breast milk and helps e