Our tetê and the baby’s intestine

The Gourmet Jr. is always remembering the importance of breast milk for the health and development of the baby. All of this was once again confirmed with a study recently published by the journal Frontiers in Cellular Microbiology and Infection, in which researchers from the North Carolina School of Medicine and College of Performing Arts found that a baby's diet during the first few months of life exerts a great influence on the baby's intestine. This mainly acts on the ability of the little ones organism to make the transition from breast milk to solid foods, in the period we call food introduction, in addition to having positive effects on long-term health.

The study also concludes that babies who are not exclusively breastfed are more likely to suffer from stomach pains and colic. Therefore, it is so essential to follow the recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO) for moms to breastfeed exclusively during the first six months of the baby's life. According to the study, an inclusion of formula in the diet changes the bacteria in the intestine, even if the woman is breastfeeding.

“Unlike animal milk, breast milk is made up of more globulins, which are proteins that are easier to digest, than caseins (proteins that are difficult to digest). Thus, breast milk will ferment less, and the intestinal flora will be better preserved. This may favor the introduction of other foods”, highlights gynecologist and obstetrician Wanessa Rezende.