Breastmilk calcium concentrations in Palestinian lactating women
Ramzi Shawahna,
Aya Abdi,
Diana Bani‐Odeh
et al.
Abstract:AimBreastmilk calcium concentrations can vary between lactating women and over the lactation period. This study assessed breastmilk calcium concentrations among Palestinian lactating women.MethodsThe demographic and dietary variables of the lactating women were collected using a questionnaire. The women provided a sample of about 5 mL of breastmilk using hand expression. Breastmilk calcium concentrations were quantified using an inductively coupled plasma‐mass spectrometric method.ResultsBreastmilk samples wer… Show more
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