The Bodacious Optimist Podcast

Dr. Lars Bode on Human Milk Research, Maternal Health + Breastfeeding Support

Dr. Lars Bode, founding director of the Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego, discusses the critical role of breast milk in shaping lifelong health for both infants and mothers. He highlights the unique properties of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), ongoing research, and potential applications beyond infant nutrition. Bode also shares insights on the establishment and goals of the Human Milk Institute and his own career path in breast milk research.