TRACE-ELEMENTS IN HUMAN-MILK

  • 1 January 1983
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 62  (4) , 506-508
Abstract
Presented is a study, using multielement neutron activation analysis, of the elemental composition of blood plasma and milk in a group of lactating Australian women. Having established baseline values for 9 elemeents [Cs, Rb, Mn, Cr, Zn, Co, Cu, Fe, Se], the factors affecting concentrations in milk and the partitioning of those elements between plasma and milk were examined. Changes in this partitioning with the progression of lactation were demonstrated, and their nutritional implications for the exclusively breast-fed baby discussed. Progestogen-only oral contraceptives had no significant effect on levels of any of the trace elements in blood or milk.

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