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September 18, 2025The International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research

The Effect of Maternal Micronutrient Supplementation During Lactation on Breast Milk Composition and Infant Nutritional Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Vitamin D, Iron, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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AAllysaAAArlinda Arlinda

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Overview

Systematic review reveals nutrient-specific effects of maternal supplementation on breast milk and infant outcomes.

Key Points

  • High-dose maternal vitamin D supplementation significantly increases vitamin D levels in breast milk, ensuring infant sufficiency.
  • Maternal iron supplementation minimally affects breast milk iron content but improves maternal mental health and fatigue.
  • Omega-3 supplementation raises breast milk DHA levels, yet lacks strong evidence for cognitive benefits in infants.
  • The efficacy of supplementation varies by nutrient, emphasizing specific benefits for vitamin D and nuanced impacts for iron.

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Allysa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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