Dietary Intake of Chinese Lactating Women Is Associated with the Fatty Acid Profile of Their Milk

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Íris R. Montez de Sousa ◽  
Zhixu Wang ◽  
Rui Hu ◽  
Bernd Stahl ◽  
Yi Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Mature Milk ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Nutritional Advice ◽  
Omega 6

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The present study aimed to explore the relationship between the dietary intake and the human milk (HM) fatty acid (FA) profile of Chinese lactating women. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> HM samples and food records were obtained from 122 Chinese women over 5 visits between 0 and 51 days postpartum. Adjusted multiple regression was performed to explore associations between maternal dietary intakes of energy, macronutrients, FAs and foods, and the HM FA profile. Analyses were performed separately for colostrum and mature milk. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Dietary intakes of total polyunsaturated FAs (PUFAs), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid were positively associated with the HM contents of PUFAs, omega-6 (n-6) PUFAs, and linoleic acid (LA), and the intakes of n-3 PUFAs and α-linolenic acid (ALA) were negatively associated with saturated FA levels in HM. Associations were stronger for mature milk. Intakes of milk/dairy, meat/poultry, and eggs were negatively associated with n-6 PUFAs, LA, and EPA in mature milk, whereas the opposite was seen for fish/shrimp. Positive associations were also found between fish/shrimp and total and n-3 PUFAs in mature milk. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The HM FA profile of Chinese women is associated with their diet, and in particular with their FA intake. Tailored nutritional advice based on HM FA composition may optimize HM FA profile and thereby contribute to healthy infant development.

Fatty acid positional distribution in colostrum and mature milk of women living in Inner Mongolia, North Jiangsu and Guangxi of China

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 4234-4245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Deng ◽  
Qian Zou ◽  
Biao Liu ◽  
Wenhui Ye ◽  
Chengfei Zhuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid Composition ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Positional Distribution ◽  
Mature Milk ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Food Records ◽  
Milk Samples

In order to investigate the fatty acid composition and distribution in colostrum and mature milk, breast milk samples and 24 h food records were obtained from 65 lactating women across three regions in China.

scholarly journals A Comparison of Changes in the Fatty Acid Profile of Human Milk of Spanish Lactating Women during the First Month of Lactation Using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. A Comparison with Infant Formulas

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Sánchez-Hernández ◽  
Adelaida Esteban-Muñoz ◽  
Rafael Giménez-Martínez ◽  
María José Aguilar-Cordero ◽  
Beatriz Miralles-Buraglia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Milk Composition ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Infant Formulas ◽  
Mature Milk ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Milk Samples

Breastfeeding is the ideal way to provide infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Milk composition changes throughout lactation, and fat is one of the most variable nutrients in human milk. The aim of this study was to determine the main differences between the fatty acid (FA) profile of human milk samples (colostrum, transitional, and mature milk group) and infant formulas. Human milk samples were provided by lactating women from Granada. Moreover, different commercial infant formulas were analyzed. FAs were determined using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. According to the results, oleic acid was the predominant monounsaturated fatty acid (41.93% in human milk and 43.53% in infant formulas), while palmitic acid was the most representative saturated fatty acid (20.88% in human milk and 23.09% in infant formulas). Significant differences were found between human milk groups and infant formulas, mainly in long-chain polyunsaturated FAs (LC-PUFAs). The content of araquidonic acid (AA) and docoxahexaenoic acid (DHA) was higher in human milk (0.51% and 0.39%, respectively) than in infant formulas (0.31% and 0.22%, respectively). Linoleic acid (LA) percentage (15.31%) in infant formulas was similar to that found in human milk (14.6%). However, α-linolenic acid (ALA) values were also much higher in infant formulas than in human milk (1.64% and 0.42%, respectively).

scholarly journals Positive relationship between consumption of specific fish type and n-3 PUFA in milk of Hong Kong lactating mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (12) ◽  
pp. 1431-1440
Author(s):  
Vincy Wing-Si Wong ◽  
Yuk-Fan Ng ◽  
Suk-Mei Chan ◽  
Yi-Xiang Su ◽  
Kevin Wing-Hin Kwok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Fatty Acid Profile ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Dietary Record

AbstractResidents of Hong Kong have undergone a dietary transition from a traditional Chinese diet that is high in seafood to a more Western diet. This may have affected the nutritional composition of breast milk of Hong Kong mothers. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between the dietary pattern and the fatty acid profile of the breast milk of lactating women in Hong Kong. Seventy-three volunteering healthy Hong Kong lactating mothers participated in the study. Their dietary intakes were assessed by using a 3-d dietary record and FFQ. The mean n-3 fatty acid levels were approximately 0·4 % (EPA) and 0·9 % (DHA) of total fatty acids in the breast milk of lactating mothers who had exclusively breastfed their infants aged 2–6 months. Maternal dietary intakes of n-3 fatty acids were positively associated with their levels in the breast milk. The levels of maternal intakes of freshwater and saltwater fish, especially the consumption of salmon, croaker and mandarin, were significantly correlated with the content of DHA in breast milk. The present study is among the very few in the literature to determine the fatty acid profile of breast milk in Hong Kong populations and verify certain dietary factors that influence this profile. High levels of n-3 PUFA, especially DHA, were observed in the breast milk of Hong Kong lactating women. The findings may serve as a dietary reference for lactating mothers to optimise the fatty acid profile of their breast milk.

scholarly journals Patterns of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acid Dietary Intake and Melanoma Thickness at Diagnosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 1647-1653
Author(s):  
Yahya Mahamat-Saleh ◽  
Maria Celia B. Hughes ◽  
Kyoko Miura ◽  
Maryrose K. Malt ◽  
Lena von Schuckmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Omega 6

scholarly journals Nutritional status of lactating women in Bogor district, Indonesia: cross-sectional dietary intake in three economic quintiles and comparison with pre-pregnant women

2016 ◽  
Vol 116 (S1) ◽  
pp. S67-S74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Madanijah ◽  
Rimbawan Rimbawan ◽  
Dodik Briawan ◽  
Zulaikhah Zulaikhah ◽  
Nuri Andarwulan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Lactation Period ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Lactation Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Food Composition Tables ◽  
Vitamins A And C

AbstractThe way in which women accommodate for their increased nutritional needs during the lactation period is poorly investigated. In a cross-sectional study involving 220 lactating women (LW), equally distributed in economic quintiles (Q2, Q3, Q4), we investigated whether habitual dietary intake of LW differed from that of 200 pre-pregnant women (PPW) studied using the same methodology. Differences in dietary intake and nutrition sufficiency according to economic status were also investigated. Dietary intake data were collected using 2×24-h dietary recalls and FFQ. Energy, protein, Fe, Ca, Zn and vitamins A and C intakes were calculated utilising local food composition tables and were compared against Indonesian recommendations for adequacy. Energy and protein intakes <70 % of the recommendation and Fe, Ca, Zn and vitamins A and C intakes <77 % of the recommendation were considered insufficient. Except for Zn, dietary intakes of all studied nutrients were higher in LW compared with PPW. However, for all studied nutrients, dietary intake was insufficient in >25 % of LW. For Q2-LW, this proportion was >50 %, except for protein. LW across all studied economic quintiles approximately doubled their vegetable intake, and 71 % of LW indicated a belief that this enhances lactation performance. Biochemical status parameters were analysed in a subset of forty-five women. Anaemia as well as Fe, Zn and Se deficiencies were prevalent among LW, supporting the nutrient intake deficiency data. Despite increasing intakes in LW compared with PPW, habitual diets in the study area do not provide for daily nutrient requirements in substantial proportions for both LW and PPW across all investigated economic groups.

scholarly journals Low fish intake is associated with low blood concentrations of vitamin D, choline andn-3 DHA in pregnant women

2012 ◽  
Vol 109 (5) ◽  
pp. 936-943 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian T. Wu ◽  
Roger A. Dyer ◽  
D. Janette King ◽  
Sheila M. Innis
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Fish Intake ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Blood Concentrations ◽  
Free Choline

Several studies have investigated the potential health benefits, including those associated with neurological function, of then-3 fatty acid DHA. This has arisen in part because of the association between higher intakes of fish, which is a major dietary source of DHA, and reduced disease risk. In addition to DHA, fish also provides choline and vitamin D. The objective of the present study was to assess whether women in the first half of pregnancy with low fish intake also had low blood concentrations of vitamin D, choline and DHA. A total of 222 pregnant women at 16 weeks of gestation were examined for dietary intake, erythrocyte (phosphatidylethanolamine PE) DHA, plasma free choline and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D). Women who consumed ≤ 75 g fish/week (n56) compared to ≥ 150 g fish/week (n116) had lower dietary intake of DHA, total choline and vitamin D (P< 0·001), and lower erythrocyte PE DHA (5·25 (sd1·27), 6·83 (sd1·62) g/100 g total fatty acid, respectively,P< 0·01), plasma free choline (6·59 (sd1·65), 7·40 (sd2·05) μmol/l, respectively,P= 0·023) and 25(OH)D (50·3 (sd20·0), 62·5 (sd29·8) nmol/l, respectively,P< 0·01). DHA intake was positively related to the intake of vitamin D from foods (ρ 0·47,P< 0·001) and total choline (ρ 0·32,P< 0·001). Dietary intakes and biomarkers of DHA, choline and vitamin D status were assessed to be linked. This raises the possibility that unidentified concurrent nutrient inadequacies might have an impact on the results of studies addressing the benefits of supplemental DHA.

scholarly journals Assessing Statistical Similarity and Differences in Dietary Intakes of Women of Reproductive Age in Bangladesh (P10-058-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gargi Wable Grandner ◽  
John Hoddinott
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Maternal Undernutrition ◽  
Pregnancy And Lactation

Abstract Objectives In low-income countries, where maternal undernutrition is endemic, data on women's dietary intake is lacking. Thus, the hypothesis that intakes of pregnant or lactating women is similar to that of non-pregnant, non-lactating women remains untested. We use novel quantitative approaches to evaluate whether the hypothesized similarity is statistically significant at a population level. Our study aimed to 1) compare nutrient intakes of non-pregnant, non-lactating (NPNL) women, pregnant women (PW), and lactating women (LW) to reproductive stage- specific recommendations, 2) assess whether exposure to pregnancy and lactation alters dietary intake compared to NPNL group, 3) Test whether nutrient intakes of PW and LW are statistically similar to those of NPNL women Methods We used 24-hour recall data from the 2011–12 Bangladesh Integrated Household survey (n = 4044) to quantify dietary intake of energy, proteins, calcium, iron, vitamin A, and women's dietary diversity score (WDDS) for NPNL women, PW and LW. Multivariable regression models assessed the association between reproductive status and nutrient intakes. Equivalence test, that looks for proof of similarity, rather than proof of difference, assessed statistically significant similarity in nutrient intakes of PW vs. NPNL women, and LW vs. NPNL women at alpha equals 0.05 and a pre-specified equivalence margin or ‘delta’, defined as ± 60% of the additional nutrient intakes recommended for PW and LW. If the 95% CI of the difference between means lied completely within ± delta, then the null hypothesis of ‘no equivalence’ was rejected, and similarity between the two groups claimed. Results PW and LW had suboptimal intakes for all nutrients. Compared to NPNL group, mean energy intakes of PW and LW were greater by 100 Kcal/d and 80 Kcal/d, respectively. Mean WDDS was 3.7 ± 1 across all three groups. Significant and positive relationship was found only for lactation status and energy intake. In both group comparisons, the null of ‘no equivalence’ was rejected at alpha equals 0.05 for all nutrients. Conclusions Dietary intakes of PW and LW are similar to NPNL women in rural Bangladesh. There is a need to enhance women's diets, especially during pregnancy and lactation when demand for macronutrients and micronutrients is elevated. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals Low dietary intake of β-carotene, α-tocopherol and ascorbic acid is associated with increased inflammatory and oxidative stress status in a Swedish cohort

2008 ◽  
Vol 101 (12) ◽  
pp. 1775-1782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Helmersson ◽  
Johan Ärnlöv ◽  
Anders Larsson ◽  
Samar Basu
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
And Oxidative Stress ◽  
Β Carotene

Fruit and vegetable consumption has been associated with a reduced risk of several diseases including CVD. A part of these effects seen could be linked to anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects, although this has not been thoroughly investigated. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of the dietary intake of β-carotene, α-tocopherol and ascorbic acid on in vivo biomarkers of inflammation (PGF2α, high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and IL-6 formation) and oxidative stress (F2-isoprostane formation), the two important factors associated with accelerated atherosclerosis. The dietary intake of 704 participants in the Uppsala Longitudinal Study of Adult Men (ULSAM) at age 70 years was registered and inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers were quantified 7 years later. The registered dietary intakes of ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol were negatively associated linearly and in quartiles with both PGF2α, hsCRP, IL-6 and F2-isoprostanes, where ascorbic acid intake generally was more strongly associated. Dietary intake of β-carotene was only significantly negatively associated with F2-isoprostanes. In conclusion, the present study is the first to suggest that the intake of food rich in antioxidants is associated with reduced cyclo-oxygenase- and cytokine-mediated inflammation and oxidative stress at 7 years of follow-up. These associations could be linked to the beneficial effects of fruit and vegetables observed on CVD.

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