Black carbon particles in human breast milk: assessing infant's exposure.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Human breast milk is the recommended source of nutrition for infants due to its complex composition and numerous benefits, including a decline in infection rates in childhood and a lower risk of obesity. Hence, it is crucial that environmental pollutants in human breast milk are minimized. Exposure to black carbon (BC) particles has adverse effects on health; therefore, this pilot study investigates the presence of these particles in human breast milk.

Methods

BC particles from ambient exposure were measured in eight human breast milk samples using a white light generation under femtosecond illumination. The carbonaceous nature of the particles was confirmed with BC fingerprinting. Ambient air pollution exposures (PM_2.5, PM₁₀, and NO

SUBMITTER: Cosemans C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10828029 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature