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“Another observational study of 125 patients diagnosed with breast cancer, 53 of whom received 7.5 grams of intravenous vitamin C once per week in conjunction with their standard chemotherapy and radiation therapies, noted improved quality of life compared to patients who only received chemotherapy and radiation.”

“The study involved seven lactating women who consumed 20 grams of flaxseed oil daily for four weeks. Researchers collected and analyzed samples of the participants' breast milk and blood before, during, and after the supplementation period to assess changes in fatty acid composition.”

“They also underscore the benefits of breast milk, even for infants born in a developed nation. Breast milk is a complex, dynamic fluid that contains nutritional and non-nutritional components that positively influence an infant's health and development.”

“The main source of vitamin D for infants in the first year of life is breast milk. However, if a mother has inadequate levels of vitamin D herself then the infant will not get a sufficient amount of vitamin D from the milk.”

“These findings demonstrate that HMOs might be beneficial in restoring the gut microbiota of IBS patients toward a healthier profile. Link to study abstract. Learn more about HMOs in this clip in which breast milk expert Dr. Erica Sonnenburg describes the role HMOs play in establishing a healthy infant gut.”

“Participants reported how often they used eight personal care products, including nail polish, hair sprays, and fragrances, throughout pregnancy and after delivery. The researchers compared personal care use to PFAS levels in blood and breast milk samples collected at specific points.”

“The allergy-prone children lacked anti-inflammatory polyunsaturated fatty acids and breast milk–derived oligosaccharides which caused an increase in inflammatory-producing immune cells and a decrease in immune cells that prevent autoimmune responses. Future studies will try and identify the exact causes of such disruptions in the infant microbiome including breastfeeding and mode of delivery.”

“PQQ is present in a variety of foods such as parsley, green tea, and fermented soybeans. PQQ is also abundant in human breast milk. The estimated daily intake of PQQ from typical foods and beverages are 0.01–0.4 mg/day. PQQ is an anti-oxidant and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis. Reduced PQQ exhibits a high anti-oxidant capacity that is 7.5-fold greater than that of ascorbic acid.”

“Teens aren’t the only ones at risk for the harmful developmental effects of THC exposure—the compound can pass into breast milk, influencing an infant’s neurodevelopment. Learn more in this clip featuring Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”

“These findings suggest that chronic cannabis use—whether smoked or ingested—may promote compromised endothelial function, a known early marker of cardiovascular disease. Compounds in cannabis can also pass into breast milk, potentially harming infants.”