Children learn and perform different activities by using their five senses and learn from their surroundings. They pick up on things through small gestures such as using their hands to touch things or placing objects in their mouth. These allow them to learn more about the world.
However, all of these things also make it easy for them to come in contact with germs and increase the risk of diseases and allergies. As a result, it will have an impact on children’s learning. Because of this, it is important for parents to learn how to strengthen immune system for their children.
Incidentally, nutrients such as MFGM can help strengthen the children's immune system.
Let's take a look at how.
Where Does MFGM Come From?
MFGM (Milk Fat Globule Membrane) is a biological membrane that encapsulates fat particles found in milk. This fat has more than 150 biological proteins, all of which are beneficial to the body and brain1 of children.
MFGMs are also found in cow's milk and thanks to the current production technology, MFGMs can also be added to children’s milk formula.
MFGM Betters Children's Immune System
Our immune system works to prevent various infections. However, the human body also has various levels of protection against pathogens such as skin, tissues or secretions.
These serve to protect the body from germs and foreign matter along with white blood cells that work to destroy foreign bodies that enter the body.
At the stage when the child begins to learn new things, good nutrition is important to strengthen the immune system effectively. This allows their learning process to be complete and continuous. And these nutrients include DHA, zinc, iodine and iron, etc., as well as MFGM.
Studies have shown that certain proteins in MFGM help support the body's immune system and the defense system against viral and bacterial infections , supporting your child's body to fight infection1.
For example, studies have shown that MFGM reduces the risk of developing acute otitis media2, stimulates the activity of the immune system.
In addition, a study has found that those who were fed with formula with MFGM had a shorter duration of fever or illness and use fewer antibiotics than those fed milk that does not contain MFGM3. This further supports MFGM’s beneficial effect on immune functions4.
Strong children's immune system for continuous learning
Mothers know well that stronger immunity means more opportunities for children to learn and play. It also means fewer sick days and reduced cost and time in overcoming illnesses.
After all, a healthy child has all the advantages and is ready to take on the world with energy and alertness that can help him absorb all the learnings around him.
But all this is only possible when parents make it their duty to care for the child’s health from early on.
MFGM promotes a healthy brain
In addition to helping strengthen the immune system and reducing the illness of children, MFGM also helps with brain and cognitive development in children.
In fact, clinical research shows that children who received MFGM with DHA have higher intelligence development scores as opposed to children who received DHA alone.
In addition, another laboratory study found that the nutrients in MFGM, working with DHA, increased the likelihood of brain cells connections. This, as opposed to introducing just DHA alone in a child’s diet1.
Remember, when more brain cells are connected, the greater the benefit to children’s learning.
Thanks to all these studies on the benefits of MFGM, it can be said that MFGM is a nutrient that can help support the immune system of children, reduces the chance of sickness, and promotes brain development for your child’s continuous learning by being a part of a well-balanced diet and in combination with appropriate stimulation.
References:
1 NeuroProof report
2 Timby N et al. Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015; 60: 384-389
3 Veereman-Wauters G, Staelens S, Rombaut R, et al. Milk fat globule membrane (INPULSE) enriched formula milk decreases febrile episodes and may improve behavioral regulation in young children. Nutrition. 2012; 28: 749-752.
4 Ambrożej, D., Dumycz, K., Dziechciarz, P., & Ruszczyński, M. (2021). Milk fat globule membrane supplementation in children: Systematic review with meta-analysis. Nutrients, 13(3), 714. doi.org/10.3390/nu13030714