What is 2' Fucosyllactose?

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2 Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) is a Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) which is a short chain of special sugar molecules, found in human breast milk. It is a unique carbohydrate that provides important benefits to infants. 2 Fucosyllactose acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial bacteria in the baby's gut and supporting a healthy digestive system. By supporting a healthy digestive tract it also helps strengthen the baby's immune system, helping overall growth and development.

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