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Bile salts in breast milk.

J S Forsyth, P E Ross, I A Bouchier

European Journal of Pediatrics

|April 1, 1983

Summary

Bile salts, including cholate and chenodeoxycholate, were detected in all breast milk samples. Cholate was the predominant bile salt found in both colostrum and mature milk.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Human Lactation Studies

Background:

Bile salts are crucial for digestion and absorption.
Their presence and role in human breast milk are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the presence and types of bile salts in human breast milk.
To determine the predominant bile salt in colostrum and mature milk.

Main Methods:

Analysis of breast milk samples for bile salt composition.
Quantification of specific bile acids, including cholate and chenodeoxycholate.

Main Results:

Cholate and chenodeoxycholate were identified in all breast milk samples analyzed.
Cholate demonstrated a predominance over chenodeoxycholate in both colostrum and mature milk.

Conclusions:

Human breast milk contains significant levels of cholate and chenodeoxycholate.
The biological significance and functional role of these bile salts in infants require further investigation.