Active and total ghrelin concentrations increase in breast milk during lactation

Ilcol Y. O. , Hizli B.

ACTA PAEDIATRICA, vol.96, no.11, pp.1632-1639, 2007 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 96 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2007.00493.x
  • Title of Journal : ACTA PAEDIATRICA
  • Page Numbers: pp.1632-1639

Abstract

Aim: To assess ghrelin status in breast milk and maternal serum for up to 180 days during lactation and to determine relationships between the concentrations of ghrelin in mother's milk and in serum of breastfed infants.