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Low serum proteins and hypoalbuminemia are due to the immaturity of the
preterm infant's liver, which is in charge of breaking down proteins
into their constituent amino acids, so they can be rebuilt into albumin
and other necessary proteins. Also, if the baby is relatively
malnourished, they will burn proteins for energy rather than using them
for tissue building, increasing the protein deficiency.
Does anyone know if human milk proteins are easier to break down than
bovine proteins?
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Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC New York City mailto:[log in to unmask]
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