September 10, 2025Frontiers in PediatricsOpen Access

A review of human milk oligosaccharide concentrations of breast milk for infants and young children through 24 months of age

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Literature review assesses HMO concentrations in breast milk at different lactation stages, suggesting biological relevance.

HMO concentrations in breast milk plateau from 12 months to 24 months, indicating sustained nutritional value.
Core HMOs were found to account for over 70% of the total HMO pool across lactation stages.
Total HMO levels decreased from colostrum to 6 months, but increased core HMOs like 3-FL showed a rising trend through 12 months.
Future research on extended HMO consumption beyond infancy could provide valuable insights for nutrition.

Kenney et al. (2025) studied this question.

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