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80% Water
Fats: Lipids, Fatty acids Carbohydrates: Lactose, Oligosaccharides Proteins: Casein, Serum albumin, Lactoferrin Vitamins, Minerals Hormones Antibodies Stem cells Enzymes … and many more to meet the age and needs of the breastfeeding child. Note: Thanks to LLL Bolivia for creating and sharing this graphic! 
Colostrum gives your baby immunity to the germs that are in the surrounding environment. It is protective, coating the intestines to fence these germs out so they cannot be absorbed into your baby’s system. This barrier seals your baby’s insides, preparing your little one for a healthy life.
https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/colostrum-general/ 
Immune properties and nutrition in breastmilk don’t suddenly disappear when babies reach 6 months. They are always there. Wonderful research led by Dr. Natalie Shenker at The Human Milk Foundation, "suggests stability in human milk composition in terms of both metabolomic and microbiome composition for up to 24 months." https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/11/3450/htm 
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