Breastfeeding associated w/ improvements in cardiovascular health in adults who were preterm infants

Posted on April 3rd 2022 (almost 3 years)
Parent Episode: The Biology of Breast Milk

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Preterm infants have an increased risk for cardiovascular complications, many of which manifest later in life as ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and poor metabolic function. Evidence from large studies of adults who were preterm infants demonstrates that breastfeeding mitigates this risk. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes how breastfeeding reduces the risk of cardiovascular complications associated with pre-term birth.

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