http://www.foodconsumer.org/777/8/Genes_may_influence_nutrition_profile_of_breast_milk.shtml
Your shorter link is: http://makeashorterlink.com/?B2E653E1B

Genes may influence nutrition profile of breast milk
By David Liu Ph.D.
May 21, 2005, 22:12

The nutritional composition of a mother's breast milk is determined not only
by her diet, but her genetics as well, according to a study presented May 18
at Digestive Disease Week 2005 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Dr. Weinberg cautioned that more research remains be done before any
nutritional recommendation can be made. But he suggested that in the future,
similar genetic tests may help identify the women who need modify their diet
to better the nutrition profile of their breast milk.
(see link above for full article)


When I googled for more information, I found this press release from the
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center: (released May 17, 2005)

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/511688/

Janice Reynolds
(wow, genetic testing will now tell moms who's breastmilk isn't "good
enough" for feeding)

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