Bifidus Factor
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Bifidus Factor (methyl-N-acetyl D-glucosamine) is a specific factor that promotes the growth of Lactobacillus bifidus (now actually called Bifidobacterium). The bifidus factor is present in human milk but not cow's milk. The L. Bifidus produces acetic acid and lactic acid, which result in decreased stool pH, which, in turn, inhibits the growth of potential pathogens such as E. Coli.
Children who consume mother's milk in the early weeks of life have a significantly higher intelligence quotient at 7-8 years of age than those who receive no internal milk. The incidences of acute infection, including otitis media (ear-infection), febrile upper respriatory tract infection, and acture diarrhea are significantly lower in breast-fed infants aged 3 months to 1 year.
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- Sardesai, Vishwanath. "Introduction to Clinical Nutrition". Detroit, MI: Wayne State University, 2003. p284.
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