Omega-3 oils alter breast milk fats, study finds

NCT ID NCT01288313

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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 women who were 1-4 months into breastfeeding took part. The goal was to measure key fatty acids like DHA and ARA in milk samples over 30 days.

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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