Composition of human milk Flashcards
What is colostrum
“Liquid gold” 1st milk after pregnancy. Low lactose bec its more about immunity has leukocytes and lactorfenein, epidermal growth factor
What is mature milk
EGF, fat, protein, lactose, sugar, carbs
much more lactose than colostrum
What is preterm milk
higher in protein and fat
What is fore milk
watery first milk of feed
What is hind milk
much more fatty last milk of feed
Name proteins found in milk
casein, lactoferrin, lysozyme, serum albumin
Name fatty acids in milk
omega 3 & 6
what fatty acid is usually deficient
docosanexanoic acid
What carbs are in it
disaccharide lactose oliogsaccharides
which vitamins are sometimes deficient
vit K and vit D
What is erythropoietin
it increases RBC, prevents anemia, tightens intestinal junctions (may reduce infection)
What is adiponectin
regulates metabolism
what is epidermal growth factor
critical for maturation and healing of intestinal mucosa
what is WBC
protect against pathogens, stimulate immune system
What is milk bourne 1L-7
influences thymic development
