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A Breast Milk Ingredient Is the Hot New Health Supplement for Adults

  • Ingredient boosts immunity and sharpens brain, makers say
  • DuPont sees potential annual market reaching $1 billion
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Mother’s milk isn’t just for babies anymore.

Global chemical giants DowDuPont Inc. and BASF SE are investing millions to ramp up production of an indigestible sugar found naturally in breast milk. Infant formula makers like Nestle SA can’t get enough of the synthetic ingredient. Now the companies are eyeing a potentially bigger customer: adults. DuPont estimates the annual market could reach $1 billion.