The present invention relates generally to the field of neuronal health, neuronal protection and neuronal development. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition that can be used for the treatment or prevention of a delayed development of the enteric nervous system. Neuronal cells in the gut can be protected. Disorders linked to a delayed development of the enteric nervous system and/or to an impaired enteric nervous system can be treated or prevented by the administration of lactoferrin containing compositions.本發明大體上係關於神經元健康、神經元保護及神經元發育領域。本發明之一個實施例係關於一種可用於治療或預防腸神經系統發育延遲之組合物。可保護在腸道中之神經元細胞。藉由投與含乳鐵蛋白組合物可治療或預防與腸神經系統發育延遲及/或與腸神經系統受損相關之疾病。
