Its common knowledge now the breast milk protects babies from dangerous infections providing by antibodies. But new research points to other health benefits.
Heart protection: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that bad LDL cholesterol was lowest in adults who were breastfed as infants. The researchers speculate that breast milk ‘programme’ the body to digest fats more efficiently.
Shield against type 2 diabetes: A child who breastfeeds more than 12 months may be 76% less likely to develop diabetes as a teen, suggests a Canadian study. Breast milk seems to make muscles cells more sensitive to insulin. (Insulin resistance can lead to type-2 diabetes).
Lender Kids: Research in Germany found that the risk of childhood obesity may drop 35% if babies’ breast feed for 3-5 months.