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ARTICLE TYPE : RESEARCH ARTICLE

Published on :   15 Sep 2025, Volume - 1
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Gastroenterology | WebLog J Gastroenterol
Source URL:   weblog iconhttps://weblogoa.com/articles/wjg.2025.i1506
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :  doi iconhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17265125

Harnessing the Healing Power of Breast Milk: A New Frontier in Gastrointestinal Disease Management

Dr. Rehan Haider 1 *
Dr. Geetha Kumari Das 2
Dr. Zameer Ahmed 3
1Riggs Pharmaceutical, Department of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
2GD Pharmaceutical Inc., OPJS University, Rajasthan, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Abstract: Breast milk, traditionally recognized for its unparalleled nutritional benefits in neonatal development, has emerged as a potential therapeutic agent in adult gastrointestinal disease management. Recent studies suggest that the bioactive components in breast milk—such as immunoglobulins, growth factors, and antimicrobial peptides—may offer significant advantages in treating chronic gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and peptic ulcers. These components exhibit anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and gut healing properties that could potentially alter the course of gastrointestinal diseases that often resist conventional therapies.

The unique composition of breast milk, including prebiotics, probiotics, and cytokines, plays a pivotal role in promoting gut health by enhancing mucosal immunity and restoring gut microbiota balance. This paper aims to explore the mechanisms through which breast milk can be harnessed to treat gastrointestinal disorders in adults. By investigating its potential role in modulating gut inflammation, enhancing mucosal repair, and supporting microbial diversity, we propose that breast milk could serve as an adjunctive therapy for managing chronic gastrointestinal diseases.

Through a comprehensive review of current literature and emerging clinical trials, this study highlights the potential for breast milk to be integrated into contemporary therapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal disorders. While further research is needed to validate its clinical efficacy, the therapeutic application of breast milk represents an exciting, innovative frontier in the field of gastroenterology, offering hope for patients suffering from complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Keywords: Breast Milk; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Peptic Ulcers; Bioactive Components; Immunoglobulins; Growth Factors

Citation

Haider R, Das GK, Ahmed Z. Harnessing the Healing Power of Breast Milk: A New Frontier in Gastrointestinal Disease Management. WebLog J Gastroenterol. wjg.2025.i1506. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17265125
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