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A significant correlation between fecal bifidobacterial counts in mothers and IL-27 concentration in their breast milk is demonstrated, suggesting a potential immunological link between maternal gut microbiota and lactation.

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Source Paper

Maternal Prebiotic Ingestion Increased the Number of Fecal Bifidobacteria in Pregnant Women but Not in Their Neonates Aged One Month.

Nutrients (2017)

PMID: 28245628

DOI: 10.3390/nu9030196

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![Figure 20: A significant correlation between fecal bifidobacterial counts in mothers and IL-27 concentration in their breast milk is demonstrated, suggesting a potential immunological link between maternal gut microbiota and lactation.]()

> Source: Shinji Jinno et al. "Maternal Prebiotic Ingestion Increased the Number of Fecal Bifidobacteria in Pre." *Nutrients*, 2017. PMID: [28245628](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28245628/)

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  <figcaption>Figure 20. A significant correlation between fecal bifidobacterial counts in mothers and IL-27 concentration in their breast milk is demonstrated, suggesting a potential immunological link between maternal gut microbiota and lactation.<br>  Source: Shinji Jinno et al. "Maternal Prebiotic Ingestion Increased the Number of Fecal Bifidobacteria in Pre." <em>Nutrients</em>, 2017. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28245628/">28245628</a></figcaption>
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