Zinc and copper concentrations in breastmilk at the second month of lactation

Indian Pediatr. 2012 Feb;49(2):133-5. doi: 10.1007/s13312-012-0021-9. Epub 2011 Aug 15.

Abstract

We aimed to investigate zinc and copper concentrations in breast milk at two months postpartum and the relationship between these concentrations and the characteristics of mother infant dyads. A total of 142 mothers were enrolled. The median concentrations of breast milk Zinc and Copper were 625 ug/L and 239 ug/L, respectively. These concentrations were not related to maternal age, parity, smoking habits, iron and vitamin/mineral supplementation, birthweight, gestational age, or feeding type. The concentrations had no effect on anthropometric measurements of infants at two months of age.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Copper / analysis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lactation*
  • Milk, Human / chemistry*
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult
  • Zinc / analysis*

Substances

  • Copper
  • Zinc