Breast milk nutrient boosts long-term immune system development
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University of Chicago Jun 18 2026 Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system development and has long-lasting effects on immune system health in mice, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago. The study, published this week in Science , showed that nursing female mice fed a diet enriched with TVA passed the nutrient to their pups, leading to increased production of immune cells during early
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