Integrative Biology Journals

Natural Products and Bioprospecting ›› 2024, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (3): 21-21.DOI: 10.1007/s13659-024-00444-0

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Which is the optimal choice for neonates’ formula or breast milk?

Yueqi Hu, Xing Wu, Li Zhou, Jikai Liu   

  1. National Demonstration Center for Experimental Ethnopharmacology Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
  • Received:2023-12-10 Online:2024-06-14
  • Contact: Li Zhou,E-mail:zhou2018@scuec.edu.cn;Jikai Liu,E-mail:liujikai@mail.scuec.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    This work was supported by Grants from Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (2022CFB458) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, South-Central MinZu University (CZZ23012).

Which is the optimal choice for neonates’ formula or breast milk?

Yueqi Hu, Xing Wu, Li Zhou, Jikai Liu   

  1. National Demonstration Center for Experimental Ethnopharmacology Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central MinZu University, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
  • 通讯作者: Li Zhou,E-mail:zhou2018@scuec.edu.cn;Jikai Liu,E-mail:liujikai@mail.scuec.edu.cn
  • 基金资助:
    This work was supported by Grants from Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (2022CFB458) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, South-Central MinZu University (CZZ23012).

Abstract: The incidence of prematurity has been increasing since the twenty-first century. Premature neonates are extremely vulnerable and require a rich supply of nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), arachidonic acid (ARA) and others. Typical breast milk serves as the primary source for infants under six months old to provide these nutrients. However, depending on the individual needs of preterm infants, a more diverse and intricate range of nutrients may be necessary. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current research progress on the physical and chemical properties, biological activity, function, and structure of breast milk, as well as explores the relationship between the main components of milk globular membrane and infant growth. Additionally, compare the nutritional composition of milk from different mammals and newborn milk powder, providing a comprehensive understanding of the differences in milk composition and detailed reference for meeting daily nutritional needs during lactation.

Key words: Human milk, Physico-chemical properties, Human milk bioactive, Phospholipids, Mammalian milk

摘要: The incidence of prematurity has been increasing since the twenty-first century. Premature neonates are extremely vulnerable and require a rich supply of nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), arachidonic acid (ARA) and others. Typical breast milk serves as the primary source for infants under six months old to provide these nutrients. However, depending on the individual needs of preterm infants, a more diverse and intricate range of nutrients may be necessary. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current research progress on the physical and chemical properties, biological activity, function, and structure of breast milk, as well as explores the relationship between the main components of milk globular membrane and infant growth. Additionally, compare the nutritional composition of milk from different mammals and newborn milk powder, providing a comprehensive understanding of the differences in milk composition and detailed reference for meeting daily nutritional needs during lactation.

关键词: Human milk, Physico-chemical properties, Human milk bioactive, Phospholipids, Mammalian milk