As the most abundant non-digestible bioactive compounds in human milk, research on the potential health benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) has expanded rapidly in recent years. From their proposed role in supporting gut health in premature infants to their possible influence on neurodevelopment, HMOs offer significant potential as an emerging ingredient to positively impact the health of infants, children and adults.

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