>
>Q: Is it true that antibodies are continuously produced in the milk?
>
>A: If you mean antibodies effective against bacteria causing the
>abscess, my answer is NO. Antibodies in the milk are genetically and
>originally set and they do not adapt to a certain situation. The
>milk producing system is not an adaptive immune system.


Eeeek!

This man knows ZIP about the wonderful, ever-changing adaptability of
breastmilk and it's ability to produce tailor-made antibodies when
needed.

Maybe you could refer him to the relevant chapter in Riordan and
Auerbach (page 138-9 in my edition) which describes very clearly the
'immunological responsiveness' of the 'common [ie shared] mucosal
immune system' , with references. The chapter goes on to explain how
other factors in milk protect the baby, too.

Good luck with him....I note particularly his dogmatism and
certainty. He may not like to admit he is wrong.


Heather Welford Neil, UK

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