Changes in Fatty Acid Composition of Human Milk in Response to Cold-Like Symptoms in the Lactating Mother and Infant
Infants rely on their innate immune systems to protect them from infection. Human milk (HM) contains fatty acids (FAs) and monoacylglycerols that are known to exhibit antiviral and antibacterial properties in vitro. The specific fat content of HM may potentially affect the efficacy of this antimicro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/9/1034 |