DownloadThe Portobello Bookshop Gift Guide 2024

The Science of Human Milk

Josef Neu author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Elsevier Science & Technology

Published:7th Nov '23

£155.00

Supplier delay - available to order, but may take longer than usual.

The Science of Human Milk cover

The Science of Human Milk offers readily understandable, scientifically sound information related to the compositional features of human milk at different stages of lactation. The book also debunks many myths about human milk and provides an analysis of the differences in human milk and baby formulas, offering suggestions for how the latter can be improved. The correlation between human milk composition and infant physiology and metabolism, growth, development, health and disease is explored in detail, placing emphasis on preterm infants. In addition, the dynamic nature of human milk, including its microbes, immunology, metabolites, cell components and epigenetically active molecules are covered. Written for researchers working in nutrition and neonatology, as well as health care professionals working in related fields, this book is sure to be a welcomed reference.

ISBN: 9780323999137

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 450g

172 pages