Progress of breast milk oligosaccharides / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Human breast milk oligosaccharides are a kind of complex carbohydrates widely existing in human breast milk, which is the third major nutrient in human breast milk and is closely related to the growth and development of infants and some diseases.More than 200 different functional oligosaccharides have been identified for their role in regulating intestinal flora, regulating immunity and promoting brain development.This article reviews the structural composition, biological function, application and development trend of breast milk oligosaccharides, to provide reference for the application of oligosaccharides in functional food.