Human Milk Oligosaccharides Market Growth, Demand & Opportunities

Over 200 different HMOs are identified till now, with 162 chemical structures completely characterized

Infant nutrition is a lot different for the nutrition required by the by the body of a grownup. While adults take the nutrition from the food we eat, but it is not the case with newborns. They just rely on the breastfeeding to get the essential nutrition.

Apart from this, it also acts as anti-adhesives helping in averting attaching of pathogens to mucosal surfaces. It reduces the chances of catching viral, protozoan, and bacterial infections.

What is the Composition of HMO’s
Most HMOs have 5 simple sugars, i.e., galactose, glucose, fucose, N-acetylglucosamine, and sialic acid. Though, as a minimum of 22 monosaccharides are recognized that make an integral part of the HMO glycome.

Over 200 different HMOs are identified till now, with 162 chemical structures completely characterized. The method in which the chains are lengthened is strongly on the basis of genetics. Both nourishing and environmental factors have a vital role to play, and there are some studies, that show that the geographical location of a female also has an impact on the secretion of HMO.

 

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HMO’s Not Only Good for Infants, But Adults as Well
There is no doubt that the breast-fed milk of the mother has all the things, which gives all the nutrition and also acts as a firewall against the infections caused by various microbial pathogens.

But the HMO, found in human milk with all its goodness can do wonders for the health of the adults as well. This is the reason, this component of human milk is also taken by the adult population in the form of supplements, because of all the health benefits associated with it.

HMO’s Improving Gut Health in Adults
HMOs have all the potential to be a gut-strengthening nutrient, which is scientifically proven in order to support the immunity and digestive health of the people, which has a close relation with the gut.

It is well-known that most of the infections and diseases start from the gut itself. If the gut is healthy then, you can bid adieu to many of the issues that can otherwise take a toll on the health of the adult people.

It is due to the fact that, HMO has various health benefits for babies as well as for adults, and that’s why the demand for this substance as a supplement is on the rise, and will continue to grow in the years to come as well.

 


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