Breast milk levels of zinc and ω‐6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and growth of healthy Chinese infants

Xiang, M.; Harbige, Laurence S.; Zetterström, Rolf

doi:10.1111/j.1651-2227.2006.00140.x

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“…In the study conducted in Brazil, researchers reported that linear growth responded significantly to zinc concentration in breast milk [18]. Also, a study which was conducted in China showed that zinc concentration in breast milk had significant effects on WAZ of exclusively breastfed infants [19]. The results of another study in Egypt showed that maternal zinc supplementation had no effect on the growth of exclusively breast-fed infants [20].…”

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Association Between Zinc, Copper, and Iron Concentrations in Breast Milk and Growth of Healthy Infants in Tabriz, Iran

Mahdavi

Nikniaz

Gayemmagami

2009

Biol Trace Elem Res

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The aims of this study were to determine the effect of breast milk zinc, copper, and iron concentrations on infants' growth and their possible correlations with maternal dietary intake. Milk samples and information on food intake were collected from 182 lactating women. Concentrations of zinc, copper, and iron in milk were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The infant's weight for age Z-score (WAZ) and height for age Z-score (HAZ) were calculated. The mean milk zinc, copper, and iron concentrations were 1.85 +/- 0.5, 0.53 +/- 0.3, and 0.85 +/- 0.2 mg/l, respectively. Only zinc mean level was lower than the recommended range. Association between zinc, copper, and iron concentrations of milk and WAZ or HAZ of infants were not significant. However, the WAZ of infants whose mothers' milk zinc was more than 2 mg/l was significantly (P < 0.039) higher than for others. The mean dietary zinc (5.31 +/- 2.3 mg/day) and copper (1.16 +/- 0.7 mg/day) intake of mothers was significantly less than the required daily intake (RDA) recommendations (P < 0.05). The mean dietary iron intake (11.8 +/- 8.2 mg/day) was significantly higher than RDA recommendation (P < 0.001). No significant association was found between maternal mean dietary zinc, copper, and iron intakes with their concentrations in milk. Dietary consultation or/and zinc supplementation is suggested for lactating women and infants.

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Association Between Zinc, Copper, and Iron Concentrations in Breast Milk and Growth of Healthy Infants in Tabriz, Iran

Mahdavi

Nikniaz

Gayemmagami

2009

Biol Trace Elem Res

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“…The concentration of zinc in breastmilk dropped by 40% between the first and third months of lactation. 2 The growth rates of infants slowed down as the infants approached the age of 3 months from that at 1 month. 2 This study showed the relationship of the growth rate of the infant and the zinc level in breastmilk.…”

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“…2 The growth rates of infants slowed down as the infants approached the age of 3 months from that at 1 month. 2 This study showed the relationship of the growth rate of the infant and the zinc level in breastmilk. 2 Human milk zinc levels fall as lactation continues.…”

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Effect of Breastfeeding on Serum Zinc Levels and Growth in Healthy Infants

Sezer

Aydemir²,

Akcan³

et al. 2013

Breastfeeding Medicine

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“…Long-chain (LC) PUFA are essential dietary nutrients required for the optimal growth and development of infants, particularly of the brain and retina. It is important for exclusivelybreast-fed infants to receive milk of a correct balance between n-6 and n-3 fatty acids (3)(4)(5) . In the present study the composition of LC PUFA in the colostrum of Kazakh and Swedish mothers and the growth rate of their foetuses were compared.…”

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