Ep. 17: Human Milk's Surprising Health Benefits - with Dr. Lars Bode

Why do women with arthritis get better when they are pregnant? Why do breastfed babies get sick less often? The answer is a mysterious group of molecules found only in breast milk. Even the platypus makes these molecules called oligosaccharides. Scientists are only beginning to uncover the mysteries of this essential ingredient to both mom’s and baby’s health. Listen as Dr. Wendy Hunter and Dr. Lars Bode discuss how discoveries about human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may be the key to developing new treatments for adult diseases and how formula-fed babies can benefit too.  Be sure to tune in on Friday for a bonus episode with Dr. Bode provides insight to the question that plagued parents and doctors early in the pandemic: Does Covid-19 pass through breast milk? For more information on Dr. Bode and his research please visit: bodelab.com Send your questions to [email protected] or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com  Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices