Total antioxidant potential and essential trace metals in the breast milk and plasma of Nigerian human immunodeficiency virus-infected lactating mothers

Background: The effect of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on the immune system is well documented however; its impact on the nutritional and immunological qualities of the breast milk is scarce. Aim: Levels of some essential trace metals, albumin and antioxidant status in the plasma and breast mi...

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Main Authors: Sheu K Rahamon, Ganiyu O Arinola, Moses O Akiibinu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2013;volume=18;issue=1;spage=27;epage=30;aulast=Rahamon