Breastfeeding and the gut-brain axis: is there a role for melatonin?

The benefits of breastfeeding over formula feed are widely appreciated. However, for many mothers breastfeeding is not possible, highlighting the need for a significant improvement in the contents of formula feed. In this article, the overlooked role of melatonin and the melatonergic pathways in bre...

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Main Authors: Anderson George, Vaillancourt Cathy, Maes Michael, Reiter Russel J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2017-09-01
Series:Biomolecular Concepts
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc-2017-0009