Breastfeeding duration is associated with favorable body composition and lower glycoprotein acetyls in later life.
Catherine McNestryRachel K CrowleySharleen L O'ReillyAlice KasemiireSophie CallananAnna DelahuntPatrick J TwomeyFionnuala M McauliffePublished in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2024)
Longer breastfeeding is associated with favorable body composition and lower glycoprotein acetyls, a novel inflammatory biomarker associated with cardiometabolic risk. Breastfeeding is a low-cost, health promoting behavior for women and infants. Pregnant women, especially those at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, should be counseled about the potential benefits of exclusive and longer breastfeeding duration.