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The Effects of Consuming Fish Oil While Breastfeeding Maternal Fish Oil Supplementation during Lactation Is Associated with Reduced Height at 13 Years of Age and Higher Blood Pressure in Boys Only

Published on May 15, 2018April 29, 2020

Some nursing mothers consume fish oil while breastfeeding their babies. However, a maternal diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids during lactation can have long-term detrimental effects on the height and blood pressure of their children. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially those obtained through breast milk, are necessary for the normal development of children. They positively

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Massive Maternal Weight Loss May Affect Breastfeeding Environmental Organic Pollutants in Human Milk Before and After Weight Loss

Published on May 14, 2018April 29, 2020

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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as well as chemical substances that adversely affect health and are resistant to environmental degradation may have an affinity for human fat tissue. These substances can accumulate and may occasionally be released, interfering with lipid metabolism, sensitivity to insulin, and other endocrine functions. Also, early life exposure to POPs has been