It has two main components — innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Adaptive immunity, meanwhile, refers to pathogen-specific immune response and also means that the adaptive immune response is more complex than the innate. This prebiotic provides support for the innate immune system, as it strengthens the child’s natural ability to fight off infections at a very young age. Thus, nucleotides provide support for the adaptive immune system as it protects pathogens that enter a child’s body. “HMO helps strengthen the immune system by nourishing the good bacteria in the gut, where 70 percent of the immune system is located.

Source: Manila Times June 08, 2020 16:18 UTC