Podcast

Breastfeeding and later risk of obesity and NCDs – how strong is the evidence?

20 min listen

Dr. Oraporn Dumrongwongsiri explains how breastfeeding provides optimal infant nutrition and reduces the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life. She delves into the biological mechanisms behind these protective effects, including the role of breast milk composition, feeding methods, epigenetics, hormonal influences, gut microbiome development, and early shaping of food preferences.

Author(s): Berthold Koletzko, Oraporn Dumrongwongsiri

This content is for registered users only.
Registration is free and reserved for healthcare professionals.

Berthold Koletzko

Oraporn Dumrongwongsiri

If you liked this post you may also like

Please log in to your profile so we can show recommended content.

Breastfeeding and later risk of obesity and NCDs – how strong is the evidence?​

Breastfeeding and later risk of obesity and NCDs – how strong is the evidence?