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Abstract
Nutrition during early brain development is crucial for shaping neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants.
- Essential nutrients are important for brain growth and maturation processes.
- The microbiota-gut-brain axis may influence neuronal development through immune and metabolic pathways.
- Human milk, containing bioactive components, is associated with enhanced brain maturation.
- Breastfeeding could reduce the risk of cognitive and motor deficits in infants.
- Optimizing early nutrition may improve long-term neurodevelopment.
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