Here is another reason why you should breast feed your baby, as breastfeeding could prevent the toddler from developing heart disease later in life.
A new study has revealed that babies who are breastfed at least for there commended six months, have lower cholesterol levels in adulthood, which also cut their risk of contracting coronary artery disease.
According to researchers, early exposure to the high cholesterol content of human milk affects how one's body copes with cholesterol in the long-term.
"Initial breastfeeding, particularly when exclusive, is associated with lower blood cholesterol concentrations in later life, compared to initial formula feeding," the Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted lead author Dr Chris Owenas saying in the 'Daily Telegraph'.
Dr Owen and colleagues at University of London came to the conclusion after analyzing a data of over 17,000 adults in Britain -- they found those who were breastfed exclusively had lower cholesterol than those only fed on formula milk.
