http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/dorelab/articles/23_neuroprotective_action.pdf http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/dorelab/articles/24_bilirubin.pdf Not sure if this is the study you're referring to, but these papers discuss the protective effects of bilirubin. they're a bit technical, but the last paragraph or so of the discussion has a good summary. Also, for anyone looking for info to show to doctors, there is some discussion on the use of supplements for jaundice in the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's protocol on supplementation: http://bfmed.org/ace-images/ProtocolSuppl3rev.pdf Fleur Bickford BSc., RN, LLLL Ontario, Canada *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome