Higher content of C18:1 trans fatty acids in early human milk fat of Roma breast-feeding women

Aim: The purpose of our study was to determine the content of trans fatty acids in early human breast milk as an indicator of dietary exposure in a sample of Roma breast-feeding women and in a sample of women from the general Czech population. Methods: We collected samples of early human milk from 4...

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Published in:Annals of nutrition and metabolism 2007-01, Vol.51 (5), p.461-467
Main Authors: Marhol, P., Dlouhý, P., Rambousková, J., Pokorný, R., Wiererová, O., Hrnčířová, D., Procházka, B., Anděl, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Breast Feeding
Breast milk
Breastfeeding & lactation
butter
Chromatography, Gas
Czech Republic
Diet
dietary fat
Eating behavior
Esters
ethnic differences
Ethnic Groups
Fatty acids
Female
food choices
fried foods
Gas chromatography
Humans
Ionization
lactating women
Lactation - metabolism
Milk, Human - chemistry
Minority & ethnic groups
nationalities and ethnic groups
Original Paper
Roma (ethnic group)
snack foods
Stereoisomerism
Trans fats
trans fatty acids
Trans Fatty Acids - analysis
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Summary:Aim: The purpose of our study was to determine the content of trans fatty acids in early human breast milk as an indicator of dietary exposure in a sample of Roma breast-feeding women and in a sample of women from the general Czech population. Methods: We collected samples of early human milk from 43 Prague women from the general population and 21 Roma women. After lipid extraction, the fatty acids were converted into methyl esters (FAMEs). Finally, gas chromatography with flame ionization detector (GC-FID) analysis on a CP-Sil 88 column was used to determine C18:1 trans monoenic fatty acid levels and total trans isomers fatty acid levels in human milk. Results: A significantly higher content of C18:1 trans fatty acid isomers was detected in human milk fat from Roma mothers than in women of the general population (2.73 vs. 2.09%, p < 0.05). Both groups monitored did not differ in the representation of total fatty acid trans isomers. Differences in the frequency of consumption of certain TFA sources (butter, fried crisps) were established. Conclusions: The study proved a higher fatty acid trans isomers content in Roma breast-feeding mothers in the Czech Republic, and this is probably related to their bad eating habits.
ISSN:0250-6807
1421-9697
DOI:10.1159/000111167