THE COMPOSITION OF BREAST MILK AND THE IMPACT OF MATERNAL LIFE FACTORS ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Keywords:
Breast milk, composition, macronutrients, microelements, biologically active substances, maternal lifestyle, child health, immunity, growth factors.Abstract
Breast milk is the most natural and perfect source of nutrition for a
newborn. It is enriched with numerous macro- and microelements, as well as
biologically active components that play a decisive role in the infant’s growth,
development, and immune system formation. This article provides a detailed review of
the chemical composition of breast milk, including macronutrients, vitamins, minerals,
enzymes, immunomodulatory substances, and growth factors. Additionally, it analyzes
how maternal lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, environmental conditions,
smoking, and others) influence the composition of breast milk. This information
deepens the understanding of the importance of breastfeeding in infant care.
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