Omega-3 oils change breast milk fats, study finds

NCT ID NCT01288313

First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving nursing mothers omega-3 supplements (from rapeseed oil and special margarine) changes the fat composition of their breast milk compared to standard olive oil. 82 mothers with babies born full-term took part. The goal was to measure key fatty acids like DHA and ARA in milk after 15 and 30 days. The study was completed and aimed to understand how diet affects milk quality.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lactarium CHU La Croix Rousse Lyon Néonatologie et Réanimation Néonatale

    Lyon, 69004, France

  • Lactarium CHU Montpellier Pédiatrie 2

    Montpellier, 34925, France

  • Lactarium Hôpital Pellegrin Enfants CHU Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

  • Lactarium Institut de Puériculture de Paris et de Périnatalogie

    Paris, 75014, France

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