Breast milk includes complex proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and other components that are physiologically active. The composition varies both throughout the lactation period and over a single meal. Zinc is an essential micronutrient of proper development and growth. The aim of...
Breast milk is one fluid that could contain heavy metals and this can be dangerous to the health of breastfeeding baby. The increase in urbanization and industrialization often comes with the increased level of heavy metals in the environment especially in developing countries wh...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i830255
Ikewuchi Catherine Chidinma, Kalaotaji Glory Biambo, Jonathan Nyebuchi, Amadi Chikadibia Fyneface & Nwika Goodnews·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
The human breast milk is considered to be the perfect food for infants, specifically adapted to their needs. Changes in lifestyle and environment may impact on breast milk composition. This study was aimed at comparing the nutrients composition in breast milk in postpartum women...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i230213