Maternal Supplementation With Krill Oil During Breastfeeding and Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (LCPUFAs) Composition of Human Milk: A Feasibility Study

• Main Authors: Anna Giulia Cimatti (Author), Silvia Martini (Author), Alessandra Munarini (Author), Maximilano Zioutas (Author), Francesca Vitali (Author), Arianna Aceti (Author), Vilma Mantovani (Author), Giacomo Faldella (Author), Luigi Corvaglia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a major constituent of neuronal and retinal membranes and plays a crucial role in brain and visual development within the first months of life. Dietary intakes are fundamental to provide neonates with adequate DHA supply; hence, maternal supplementation migh...