Comparative Analysis of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Content in Mother's Milk of Term and Preterm Mothers.

Giulia VizzariDaniela MorniroliFrancesca AlessandrettiVittoria GalliLorenzo ColomboStefano Turolo Marie-Louise Eva Syren Nicola Pesenti Carlo Virginio AgostoniFabio MoscaMaria Lorella Gianni

Published in: Nutrients (2022)

Our results suggest that breast milk may not be sufficient to fully satisfy the recommended DHA intake in preterm infants. This study may represent a starting point to investigate new possible DHA supplementation strategies, especially for the late and moderate preterm infants.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
fatty acid
gestational age
weight gain
physical activity
weight loss