HMOs supplementation: where we are today?

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are a component of breast milk, which is a complex carbohydrate in nature with many potential health benefits for infants in the short- and long-term. Specific HMOs have been associated with improved immune function and gut health. Infant formulas supplemented with specific HMOs have shown promising results, including normal growth patterns, reduced morbidity, and positive effects on the gut microbiota and intestinal health.