Effect of maternal supplementation with vitamin E on the concentration of α-tocopherol in colostrum.

Melo LR, Clemente HA, Bezerra DF, Dantas RC, Ramalho HM, Dimenstein R.

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effect of maternal supplementation with vitamin E on the concentration of α-tocopherol in colostrum and its supply to the newborn. Study results show that maternal vitamin E supplementation increases the supply of the vitamin to the infant by providing more than twice the Recommended Daily Intake.

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