Long ‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids decline rapidly in milk from mothers delivering extremely preterm indicating the need for supplementation

ConclusionA rapid reduction in LCPUFA content in the mother′s milk during the lactation period emphasises the importance of fatty acid supplementation to infants born extremely preterm, at least during the period corresponding to the third trimester, when rapid development of the brain and adipose tissue require high levels of LCPUFAs.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - February 15, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Anders K. Nilsson, Chatarina L öfqvist, Svetlana Najm, Gunnel Hellgren, Karin Sävman, Mats X. Andersson, Lois E. H. Smith, Ann Hellström Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research