Systematic review of the concentrations of oligosaccharides in human milk.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Oligosaccharides are the third largest solid component in human milk. These diverse compounds are thought to have numerous beneficial functions in infants, including protection against infectious diseases. The structures of more than 100 oligosaccharides in human milk have been elucidated so far.

Objective

The aim of this review was to identify the main factors that affect the concentrations of oligosaccharides in human milk and to determine whether it is possible to calculate representative and reliable mean concentrations.

Data sources

A comprehensive literature search on oligosaccharide concentrations in human milk was performed in 6 electronic databases: BIOSIS, Current Contents Search, Embase, Lancet Titles, MEDLINE and PubMed.

Study selection

The

SUBMITTER: Thurl S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5914348 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature