Leptin concentration in breast milk and its relationship to duration of lactation and hormonal status
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Leptin, a hormone present in breast milk, is involved in energy regulation and metabolism. The objectives of this study were to assess leptin concentrations in breast milk during the first 180 days postpartum, and to determine the re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-11-01
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| Series: | International Breastfeeding Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/1/1/21 |