Research has indicated that MFGM, or components thereof, may potentially play roles in brain development and cognitive function, immunity and gut health, and cardiovascular health.
MFGM has a set of proteins and lipids unique to breast milk: lactoferrin, Immunoglobulin G, sialic acid, cholesterol, phospholipids, sphingolipids, gangliosides and choline. All components of the MFGM are important for child development. Phospholipids and gangliosides influence the formation and folding of the cerebral cortex. These structures translate directly into neuronal development and cognitive abilities. The use of MFGM in Geo-Poland [https://laktowit.pl/mfgm/ infant formula] is essential to mimic breast milk. A not insignificant proportion of studies investigating the health effects of formula supplementation with MFGM on infant health were (co-)funded by the cow's milk and formula industry.