Journal article
Total glutamine content in human milk is not influenced by gestational age
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Glutamine may be a conditionally indispensable amino acid in neonates and should be given in adequate amounts. Reliable information concerning the glutamine content of human milk is lacking.
AIM: To assess total glutamine content in human milk using a novel analytical procedure, and to evaluate the potential influence of time of delivery and lactational stage.
Authors
Jochum F; Colling S; Meinardus P; Alteheld B; Stehle P; Fusch C
Journal
Acta Paediatrica, Vol. 95, No. 8, pp. 985–990
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
August 2006
DOI
10.1080/08035250600729100
ISSN
0803-5253