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Kamilla G Eriksen¹, Sophie H Christensen, Mads V Lind

¹Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Human milk composition, including macronutrients and oligosaccharides, significantly impacts infant growth. However, more research is needed to understand the role of micronutrients and bioactive components in infant development.

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Area of Science:

Nutrition science
Pediatrics
Human milk research

Background:

Evidence linking human milk composition to infant growth is limited.
Recent studies focus on macronutrients, oligosaccharides, and hormones.

Purpose of the Study:

To review studies (2015-2017) on human milk composition and infant growth.
To summarize findings on micro/macronutrients, oligosaccharides, hormones, and bioactive components.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies published between 2015 and 2017.
Analysis of observational studies on human milk components and infant growth parameters.

Main Results:

Human milk protein, fat, and carbohydrate concentrations influence infant growth and body composition.
Human milk oligosaccharides and hormones show potential relevance to infant growth.
Associations for micronutrients and bioactive components require further investigation.

Conclusions:

Available evidence is sparse and limited by study designs.
Human milk composition plays a role in infant growth, but more research is necessary.
Further investigation is needed for micronutrients, microbiota, and other bioactive components.