BREAST MILK - FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE ITS COMPOSITION
Abstract:
The breast milk has a composition which varies depending on a multitude of factors; these
variations adapt perfectly to the infant’s needs. Among the main nutrients, lipid concentration suffers
most of the changes, especially 30 minutes after breastfeeding. The theory of fat globule adsorption to
the mammary alveolar membrane is more considered a biological response than a physical one and
reflects the physiological changes associated to milk secretion. The breast milk is a dynamic product,
with macronutrients, micronutrients, bioactive factors, absolutely indispensable for the newborn and
infant growth.
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