Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third largest component of breast milk recognised as components that play an important role in the maturation of the immune system of babies.1 Scientists are discovering the many benefits of HMOs, and over the last few years, HMOs and HMO nutrition have become one of the trending topics of scientific discussion.
As the world leader in infant nutrition and a pioneer in research on HMOs, Nestlé has created this digital academy with CPD certified modules, which shares evidence-based information from more than a decade of research in this area. The digital academy also provides a source of learning and support to all healthcare professionals.
The HMO Academy leverages state-of-the-art interactive technologies to provide you with the most exciting and user-friendly learning experience and delivers digital CPD Certifications to you upon completion.
The HMO Tutorials Program has collated the latest science and research on HMOs. It aims to support the learning of HMOs in an easy and interactive way to all healthcare professionals working in infant nutrition area. The program can be completed at your own pace and is available across devices. Together, we can help enhance the quality of feeding for healthy infants.
Peruse our 5 modules which are dedicated to HMOs:
- Module 1: Human Milk Oligosaccharides: Basic Science and Physiological Significance
- Module 2: the Effects of Human Milk Oligosaccharides on Gut Microbiota and beyond
- Module 3: the Role of Human Milk Oligosaccharides in the Protection against Infections and Necrotising Enterocolitis
- Module 4: Human Milk Oligosaccharides: Complex structure and Specific Functional Benefits
- Module 5: Human Milk Oligosaccharides: Clinical Evidence