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[A study on two gut hormones in breast milk]
Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Human milk, particularly colostrum, contains high levels of motilin and gastrin. Early breastfeeding may support infant gut development due to these hormones.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Neonatal Nutrition
Context:
- Human milk composition is crucial for infant development.
- Hormones in milk may play a role in neonatal gut maturation.
- Limited data exists on motilin and gastrin in human versus bovine milk.
Purpose:
- Quantify motilin and gastrin concentrations in human and cow milk.
- Compare hormone levels between human colostrum, mature milk, and bovine milk.
- Investigate the potential role of these hormones in infant gut development.
Summary:
- Radioimmunoassay detected motilin and gastrin in human and cow milk samples.
- Motilin concentrations were significantly higher in human colostrum and mature milk compared to bovine milk.
- Gastrin levels were also higher in human colostrum than mature human milk.
Impact:
- Findings suggest human milk hormones, motilin and gastrin, are abundant, especially in colostrum.
- Early breastfeeding may enhance neonatal and infant gastrointestinal maturation.
- This research highlights the potential benefits of breastfeeding for gut development.