Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Development of Analytical Methods01:21

Development of Analytical Methods

2.3K
An analytical methodology can be divided into four sequential steps: technique, method, procedure, and protocol. A technique is a scientific principle that rationalizes a specific phenomenon through chemical measurements. Adapting a technique for analyzing a sample of interest is termed a method. The procedure outlines the directions for performing the analysis via an analytical method. The protocol is the detailed guidelines on the procedure, which should be strictly followed to obtain the...
2.3K
Analyte Adsorption and Distribution01:09

Analyte Adsorption and Distribution

2.8K
In certain chromatographic separations, solutes transfer between the mobile phase and the stationary phase via sorption, which typically refers to the process of adsorption. For many chromatographic systems, the sorption process often depends on the polarity of the compounds—an expression of the overall dipole moment within the molecule. During the separation process, there is competition between the solute and solvent for adsorption to the stationary phase. Highly polar compounds and...
2.8K
Jung's Analytical Theory01:23

Jung's Analytical Theory

1.1K
Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and former follower of Freud, eventually broke away from Freud's ideas to create his framework, analytical psychology. This approach emphasizes achieving a balance between the conscious and unconscious aspects of the mind and reconciling various experiences within an individual's personality. Jung believed that this process, which typically unfolds in the latter part of life, involves an ongoing journey of recognizing and incorporating unconscious...
1.1K
Graphical and Analytic Representation of Sinusoids01:20

Graphical and Analytic Representation of Sinusoids

994
Analyzing two sinusoidal voltages with equal amplitude and period but different phases on an oscilloscope, an instrument used to display and analyze waveforms, involves a three-step process.
The first step is measuring the peak-to-peak value, which is twice the amplitude of the sinusoid. This provides information about the maximum voltage swing of the waveform.
Secondly, the period and angular frequency are determined. The period is the time taken for one complete cycle of the waveform, while...
994
Biodiversity and Human Values01:24

Biodiversity and Human Values

17.1K
Human civilization relies on biodiversity in many ways. Sudden changes in species biodiversity result in environmental changes that can modify weather patterns and therefore human civilizations.
17.1K
Methods of Sterilization I: Physical Methods01:29

Methods of Sterilization I: Physical Methods

23.7K
As used in a healthcare facility, sterilization destroys all microorganisms through physical or chemical methods. The physical method includes steam, dry heat, boiling water, and radiation.
Steam sterilization uses non-toxic, low-cost moist heat in the form of saturated steam under pressure, which is fast, microbicidal, and sporicidal, and quickly warms and penetrates fabrics. Autoclaves, or steam sterilizers, expose each item to direct steam contact for a predetermined time at the necessary...
23.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Human-milk vitamin B-3 (niacin and vitamer) concentrations: secondary analysis of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of maternal nicotinamide supplementation in rural Tanzania.

The American journal of clinical nutrition·2026
Same author

Stool microbial composition is associated with recent and future diarrhea and fever events in breastfed Danish infants.

mSystems·2026
Same author

Multi-Omics for Mothers and Infants (MOMI) Consortium: a global initiative to study adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Journal of global health·2026
Same author

Association Between Human Milk-Targeted Metabolites and Maternal Characteristics: Targeted Metabolomic Profiling of Human Milk in Low-Income Settings.

Metabolites·2026
Same author

Longitudinal association between human milk macronutrient intake and infant growth throughout the first 8.5 months of life: a multicenter cohort study.

The American journal of clinical nutrition·2026
Same author

Intestinal parasitic infections are related to micronutrient status and body composition in Mexican school-age children: results from a cross-sectional study.

Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 9, 2026

A Method for Targeted 16S Sequencing of Human Milk Samples
09:09

A Method for Targeted 16S Sequencing of Human Milk Samples

Published on: March 23, 2018

10.3K

Micronutrients in Human Milk: Analytical Methods.

Daniela Hampel1,2, Daphna K Dror1, Lindsay H Allen1,2

  • 1US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service,Western Human Nutrition Research Center, Davis, CA.

Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)
|May 31, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Accurate analysis of human milk micronutrients is crucial for infant health. This review evaluates methods for vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, iodine, and selenium, highlighting the need for validated techniques for reliable infant nutrition data.

More Related Videos

Rapid Isolation of Human Breast Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles
04:35

Rapid Isolation of Human Breast Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles

Published on: November 14, 2025

386
Milk Collection Methods for Mice and Reeves' Muntjac Deer
07:34

Milk Collection Methods for Mice and Reeves' Muntjac Deer

Published on: July 19, 2014

20.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 9, 2026

A Method for Targeted 16S Sequencing of Human Milk Samples
09:09

A Method for Targeted 16S Sequencing of Human Milk Samples

Published on: March 23, 2018

10.3K
Rapid Isolation of Human Breast Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles
04:35

Rapid Isolation of Human Breast Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles

Published on: November 14, 2025

386
Milk Collection Methods for Mice and Reeves' Muntjac Deer
07:34

Milk Collection Methods for Mice and Reeves' Muntjac Deer

Published on: July 19, 2014

20.6K

Area of Science:

  • Human milk analysis
  • Nutritional biochemistry
  • Infant health

Background:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for infant health.
  • Human milk provides essential nutrients, but reliable data on micronutrient concentrations are limited.
  • Maternal diet significantly impacts micronutrient levels in human milk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current methods for analyzing micronutrients in human milk.
  • To assess the suitability and validation of analytical techniques for the human milk matrix.
  • To provide guidance on quality control and preanalytical considerations for accurate human milk analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of analytical methods including microbiological assays, spectroscopy, and chromatography.
  • Evaluation of techniques for water- and fat-soluble vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, iodine, and selenium.
  • Assessment of quality control tools and preanalytical considerations.

Main Results:

  • Existing reports often neglect method validation for the complex human milk matrix.
  • The human milk matrix differs significantly from blood, plasma, or urine, requiring specific analytical approaches.
  • Information on method validity, accuracy, and sensitivity is essential for determining infant and maternal intake requirements.

Conclusions:

  • Validated analytical methods are critical for ensuring adequate micronutrient intake for healthy infant growth.
  • Standardized approaches are needed for analyzing diverse micronutrients in human milk.
  • This review offers recommendations for preferred methodologic approaches to improve human milk micronutrient analysis.