Maternal Supplementation With Krill Oil During Breastfeeding and Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (LCPUFAs) Composition of Human Milk: A Feasibility Study

Maternal Supplementation With Krill Oil During Breastfeeding and Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (LCPUFAs) Composition of Human Milk: A Feasibility Study

Background: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a major constituent of neuronal and retinal membranes and plays a crucial role in brain and visual development within the first months of life. Dietary intakes are fundamental to provide neonates with adequate DHA supply; hence, maternal supplementation migh...

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Main Authors: Anna Giulia Cimatti, Silvia Martini, Alessandra Munarini, Maximilano Zioutas, Francesca Vitali, Arianna Aceti, Vilma Mantovani, Giacomo Faldella, Luigi Corvaglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
LCPUFA
DHA
AA
EPA
breast milk
supplementation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2018.00407/full

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