Breast Milk Lipidome Is Associated With Maternal Diet and Infants' Growth.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The fatty acid (FA) composition of breast milk is a relevant aspect related to the development of the lactating infant. The present study aimed at exploring correlations between dietary intake of macro- and micronutrients with the FA profile in breast milk, and the possible implication for infants' growth.

Study design

Breast milk samples from a cohort of lactating women were collected 7-15 days postpartum. The FA profiles in triacylglycerol (TAG) and phospholipid (PL)-rich fractions were analyzed by gas chromatography. Diet was registered during the third trimester of pregnancy by means of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). In addition, anthropometric measurements of infants were collected from gestation and up to 12 months postpartum.

Results

The FA pr

SUBMITTER: Calvo-Lerma J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9296781 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature