Impact of the HMO content on the neurodevelopment of preterm infants
Résumé
Premature infants are a vulnerable population at high risk of neonatal mortality and morbidity, stunted growth and impaired neurological development. Human milk is recommended for the nutrition of these children because of its health benefits. It is rich in many nutrients likely to have positive effects on the health of this more fragile population of children. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are a group of complex carbohydrates, with up to 200 different molecules. There is considerable inter-individual variability in both HMO content and diversity. The conference will review the associations identified between oligosaccharide content and infant neurodevelopment.