Benefits of Nucleotides, Carotene and Lutein Found in Milk

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Benefits of Nucleotides, Carotene and Lutein Found in Milk

Breastmilk contains all the essential nutrients a child needs from birth onwards. Its nutritional composition is uniquely designed to suit a human infant and ensures his optimum growth and development. There is no better substitute for it. This article provides an overview of two important nutrients, nucleotides and carotenoids, and the vital roles that they play in the functions of the living body.

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