Milk Human
Conditions
Interventions
The breastfeeding women will be randomly allocated into two groups (group 1 N=12
group 2 N=12): (1) they will start with a supplement of 1.5 g / day of Brazil nut (case) for a period of 15 days, followed by 15 days of washout
after the washout will be considered the control group and will receive follow-up for another 15 days
(2) begin as a control for 15 days, will go through the washout phase for 15 days, then start supplementation with the Brazil nut for 15 days (case)
Dietary supplement
V03.175.250.500.500
SP6.051.227
Sponsors
Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos - UFV
Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos - UFV
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: To be included in the research, breastfeeding women should: residing in the municipality of Viçosa, MG; have born newborn term, ie, gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks, healthy, and weight appropriate for gestational age; only breastfeeding; they are producing enough milk and willing to donate the samples for research; Being in the age group between 18 and 40 years; accept participation and sign the informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Breastfeeding women who interrupt exclusive breastfeeding during the period of study; lack the evaluation; stop collecting the milk sample or present at any time allergy or intolerance to Brazil nuts will be excluded from the survey
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Alteration of the nutritional profile of human milk, determined through laboratory tests performed at the beginning (two moments) and at the end of the study (two moments). Data collected before and after the intervention (supplementation). To verify such changes, statistical analyzes will be performed and a significance level of 5% will be considered. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the maternal biochemical profile, determined through biochemical laboratory tests at the beginning (two moments), and at the end of the study (two moments). Data collected before and after the intervention (supplementation). To verify such changes, statistical analyzes will be performed and a significance level of 5% will be considered. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactDenise Rodrigues
Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos - UFV
Outcome results
None listed