Phytochemicals in Human Milk and Their Potential Antioxidative Protection.
Apollinaire TsopmoPublished in: Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (2018)
Diets contain secondary plant metabolites commonly referred to as phytochemicals. Many of them are believed to impact human health through various mechanisms, including protection against oxidative stress and inflammation, and decreased risks of developing chronic diseases. For mothers and other people, phytochemical intake occurs through the consumption of foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Research has shown that some these phytochemicals are present in the mother's milk and can contribute to its oxidative stability. For infants, human milk (HM) represents the primary and preferred source of nutrition because it is a complete food. Studies have reported that the benefit provided by HM goes beyond basic nutrition. It can, for example, reduce oxidative stress in infants, thereby reducing the risk of lung and intestinal diseases in infants. This paper summarizes the phytochemicals present in HM and their potential contribution to infant health.
Keyphrases
- human health
- human milk
- oxidative stress
- risk assessment
- low birth weight
- climate change
- physical activity
- preterm infants
- dna damage
- diabetic rats
- ischemia reperfusion injury
- induced apoptosis
- healthcare
- heavy metals
- ms ms
- public health
- mental health
- health information
- case control
- heat shock
- heat shock protein
- health promotion
- health risk