الملخص

The association between breastfeeding and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is controversial. However, several recent studies have established a link between these two factors, necessitating a need to review this subject to raise public awareness. Current research indicates that breast milk contains a variety of bioactive substances including immunoglobulins, oligosaccharides, insulin, lactoferrin, lysozyme, cytokines, epidermal growth factors, leukocytes, nucleotides, beneficial bacteria and vitamins. Such substances strengthen the breastfeeding infant’s immune system, both directly, by increasing gut microbiota diversity and attacking harmful bacteria and proinflammatory molecules, and indirectly, by increasing thymus performance. Accordingly, a lack of or inadequate breastfeeding may predispose infants to several autoimmune disorders, including T1DM. Nursing mothers and caregivers are therefore advised to follow optimal breastfeeding practices prior to introducing complementary foods.

الموضوع

بيانات النشر

المعرّف الرقمي
10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.002
المجلة
مجلة جامعة السلطان قابوس الطبية, 20(1), e5-12
الناشر
جامعة السلطان قابوس
وصول مفتوح
وصول مفتوح ذهبي
الترخيص
CC BY-ND 4.0

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APA 7

Yahaya, T., & Shemishere, U. (2025). Association between Bioactive Molecules in Breast Milk and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 20(1), e5-12. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.002

MLA 9

Yahaya, Tajudeen, and Ufuoma Shemishere. "Association between Bioactive Molecules in Breast Milk and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, 2025, pp. e5-12. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.002.

شيكاغو (المؤلف–التاريخ)

Yahaya, Tajudeen, and Ufuoma Shemishere. 2025. "Association between Bioactive Molecules in Breast Milk and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 20 (1): e5-12. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.002.

هارفارد

Yahaya, T. and Shemishere, U. (2025) 'Association between Bioactive Molecules in Breast Milk and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 20(1), pp. e5-12. doi:10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.002.

فانكوفر

Yahaya T, Shemishere U. Association between Bioactive Molecules in Breast Milk and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;20(1):e5-12. doi:10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.002

IEEE

T. Yahaya, and U. Shemishere, "Association between Bioactive Molecules in Breast Milk and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. e5-12, 2025, doi: 10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.002.