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Cholesterol
From:
Jack Newman <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 24 Jan 1997 15:41:35 -0500
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A recent article which seems to suggest that adolescents who were
breastfed had lower LDL-C and lower total triglycerides (and therefore
are at *less* risk of developing early atherosclerosis) is:

Bergstrom E, Hernell O, Persson LA, Vessby B. Serum lipid values in
adolescents are related to family history, infant feeding and physical
growth. Atherosclerosis 1995;117:1-13

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

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