05/12/2020
Posted • I know it becomes overwhelming and scary reading all this info regarding the coronavirus. I thought it was very important to share this informative post...
REPOST “Human breast milk contains large quantities of secretory Ig A (sIgA). These antibodies, which have formed as a consequence of the mother's previous exposure to infectious agents, can bind to potential pathogens and prevent their attachment to the infant's cells. Secretory IgA is adapted to survive in the respiratory and gastrointestinal mucosal membranes and resist proteolytic digestion. Secretory IgA neutralizes infectious agents while at the same time limiting the damaging effects of tissue inflammation that can occur with other antibody types. The IgA antibodies can protect your child from a variety of illnesses including those caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.⠀
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Human breast milk, and especially the early colostrum, contains measurable levels of leukocytes. Colostrum contains approximately 5×106 cells per mL, an amount that decreases tenfold in mature milk. Most of these leukocytes are macrophages and neutrophils, which phagocytose microbial pathogens. Lymphocytes, including T cells, natural killer cells, and antibody-producing B cells, make up 10% of the leukocytes in human breast milk. There is evidence to suggest that these cells survive passage through the infant's gastrointestinal system where they are absorbed and influence the infant's immune response.” ⠀
Written By: Kelly M. Jackson, PhD; Andrea M. Nazar, DO.
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