Non-nutritional use of breast milk.

@article{PiskorskaJasiulewicz2017NonnutritionalUO,
  title={Non-nutritional use of breast milk.},
  author={Magdalena Maria Piskorska-Jasiulewicz and Małgorzata Witkowska-Zimny},
  journal={Postepy higieny i medycyny doswiadczalnej},
  year={2017},
  volume={71 0},
  pages={
          860-866
        }
}
Mammals milk, in addition to nutrients, contains many biologically active substances including immunoglobulins, growth factors, cytokines, acute phase proteins, and antimicrobial and antiviral proteins. Thanks to its unique composition, for hundreds of years it is used in post-natal care, treatment of wounds, as well as to fight bacterial and viral infections. The discovery of stem cells and HAMLET complex in breast milk resulted in increased interest in human breast milk as a natural medicine… 
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Human Breast Milk: Bioactive Components, from Stem Cells to Health Outcomes

It could be useful to characterize BM-derived SC markers, properties, and variations during lactation stages, to understand their potential role in therapeutic applications, since they could be noninvasively isolated from BM.

Non-Nutritional Use of Human Milk Part 1: A Survey of the Use of Breast Milk as a Therapy for Mucosal Infections of Various Types in Poland

A correlation between length of breastfeeding and knowledge of non-nutritional human milk usage in prophylaxis and treatment of mucous membrane inflammation was found and parents’ education in the field of possible risks and importance of medical consultations is necessary.

Non-nutritional "paramedical" usage of human milk - knowledge and opinion of breastfeeding mothers in Poland.

The study showed a great enthusiasm of mothers in respect of using breast milk for non-nutritional purposes, including the treatment of skin diseases and other common ailments, however, given the scant studies determining possible concerns surrounding these methods, there is a requirement for parental education.

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