The trans fatty acid content in human milk and its association with maternal diet among lactating mothers in Malaysia

The trans fatty acid content in human milk and its association with maternal diet among lactating mothers in Malaysia

Excessive intake of trans fatty acids (TFA) could reduce the fat density of human milk and impair the desaturation of essential fatty acids. Because the mammary glands are unable to synthesize TFA, it is likely that the TFA in human milk come from dietary intake. Thus, the aim of this study was to i...

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Main Authors: Daud, Akmar Zuraini, Mohd Esa, Norhaizan, Azlan, Azrina, Chan, Yoke Mun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: HEC Press 2013
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29596/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29596/1/The%20trans%20fatty%20acid%20content%20in%20human%20milk%20and%20its%20association%20with%20maternal%20diet%20among%20lactating%20mothers%20in%20Malaysia.pdf

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