Breastmilk Fats May Explain Superiority of Breastfeeding
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2023-08-30 23:38
Breastmilk Fats May Explain Superiority of Breastfeeding
In a paper published today in Frontiers in Nutrition , Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute researchers, in collaboration with researchers from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, have found that ether lipids are present in significantly higher concentrations in breastmilk compared to formula and other animal- and plant-based milks. This finding provides a possible explanation as to why breastmilk is considered the most beneficial food source for early life development. Ether lipids are known to have cardioprotective benefits, and low levels are associated with diseases including atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease.

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