We will discuss human milk and how it can provide the only source of nutrition for the first six months of life. Human milk is known to contain lactose, proteins and fats. Mother’s milk also contains a mystery ingredient that is more abundant than proteins, yet appears to have no nutritional value to the infant. Learn how scientists have been trying to unravel the use of these compounds for a long time. By employing the most modern analytical tools with very high sensitivity and accuracy, we now know what these compounds do. Come be fascinated!