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Walking may increase beneficial compound in breast milk

from HealthDay News

Walking may increase beneficial compound in breast milk HealthDay News The number of daily walking steps recorded by pregnant and postpartum women was associated with levels of 3SL, a beneficial compound found in breast milk, with even moderate walking tied to increased concentrations, a study in Nature Metabolism showed. Registered dietitian Connie Diekman commented the study validates the belief that breast milk is a better option for infants, and that, if mothers can breastfeed for six weeks or two months, it can provide a significant life-long benefit to infants. READ MORE

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