Probiotics in breast milk is a very recent field of research, as the existence of the human milk microbiome was discovered only about a decade ago. More than 200 different species have been described in human milk. The function of microbiota in breast milk may include the enhanced immune development of the infant, better nutrient metabolism and absorption, improved intestinal barrier function, and stimulation of the gut-brain axis, which reduces infants' risk of infectious diseases. The chemicals present in breast milk may be responsible for this biological activity. In this study, the fatty acid profile of some breast milk samples from the Philippines was determined using AOAC Official Method 2012.13. Results showed variation among fatty acids in different samples. This could be due to several factors that affect breast milk composition, such as maternal age, parity, duration of pregnancy, maternal diet, and daily breastfeeding rate.

Fatty acids profile of breast milk samples from the Philippines

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