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August 19, 2025NutrientsOpen Access

Fatty Acid Profiling of Breast Milk at Different Gestational Ages

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GBGiuseppe De BernardoGLGiuseppina LeoneOspedale Buon Consiglio FatebenefratelliFIFederica Izzo

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Implication

Observational cohort study assesses fatty acid profiles in breast milk, suggesting dietary influences on newborn health.

Key Points

  • Breast milk fatty acid profiles differ with gestational age, indicating nutritional adaptations for newborns.
  • At 7 days postpartum, specific saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids showed significant variation based on maternal diet.
  • Prospective observational cohort study analyzed breast milk samples using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
  • Results highlight the importance of maternal intake on fatty acid profiles in breast milk, potentially aiding preterm infants' nutrition.

Cite This Study

Bernardo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af33d5cf1dd9ea359e8847https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17162672
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