Breast milk saves from asthma

Scientists have found yet another benefit of breastfeeding for the health of babies. As it became known, thanks to him, significantly reduced the risk of asthma in children.

The Journal European Respiratory Journal published a report on the study of Dutch scientists from the Medical Center of Erasmus. They found that not receiving Breast Milk   Children up to 50% more likely to fall ill   asthma   compared with those kids, moms are held by breastfeeding. In the study, researchers observed more than five thousand babies.

Deprived Breast Milk   Children are also more likely to suffer from shortness of breath and dry cough in the first four years of his life. But in babies who are in the first four months exclusively on mother's milk, the incidence Asthma in Children   the most insignificant. Moreover, one has only to add to the mother of the child in addition to diet Breast Milk   some infant formula, as the danger of asthma has increased slightly.

The study's authors believe that breast milk can reduce the risk of asthma by reducing the number of serious colds and influenza virus infections - those that affect the lungs. You may recall that science has proven the ability of breastfeeding significantly reduce the risk of infectious diseases in the first six months of baby's life.

And before that, scientists have found that the mother's milk reduces the risk of childhood obesity. Even asserts that grown breastfed children are more intelligent and obedient, but some scientists believe such a statement is not enough proven. It is reported that researchers from the Netherlands watched the 5368 babies from birth to four years. Mothers were asked about how they feed their children in the first months of their lives.

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