Journals and Research

Journals and Research for Moms

Welcome to our curated list of journals and literature, designed to help you stay informed about the latest research and findings on breast milk nutrition, the benefits of freeze-drying, and much more. Whether you’re a new mom or simply looking to expand your knowledge, these resources provide credible, science-backed information.

1. Breast Milk Nutrition

Human Milk Composition: Nutrients and Bioactive Factors. Published in Pediatric Clinics of North America. This review covers the nutritional content of breast milk, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive components.

The Nutritional Value of Human Milk. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the nutritional components of human milk, discussing proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

Human Milk as the Gold Standard for Infant Feeding: What Is the Role of Added Nutrients? Published in Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. This article explores the nutritional superiority of human milk and the implications of adding nutrients to it.

2. Freeze-Drying and Preservation

Lyophilized (freeze-dried) human milk for preterm infants. This review explores the use of freeze-drying as a preservation method for human milk, particularly for preterm infants. It examines how freeze-drying helps maintain the nutritional and biological properties of human milk, ensuring it remains a viable option for feeding infants who require stored milk.

Breast milk preservation: thermal and non-thermal processes and their effect on microorganism inactivation and the content of bioactive and nutritional compounds. This comprehensive article discusses various preservation methods, including both thermal and non-thermal processes like freeze-drying. It highlights how these methods affect the inactivation of microorganisms and the retention of essential bioactive and nutritional compounds in breast milk.

The Effect of Freeze-Drying and Storage on Lysozyme Activity, Lactoferrin Content, Superoxide Dismutase Activity, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Fatty Acid Profile of Freeze-Dried Human Milk. This study investigates how freeze-drying and storage affect the activity and content of key bioactive proteins and antioxidants in human milk. It provides insights into the preservation of essential nutrients during the freeze-drying process.

Impact of Freeze-Drying on the Glycoproteomic Profiles of Human Milk. This research focuses on how freeze-drying influences the glycoprotein content of human milk, which plays a crucial role in infant health by supporting immune function and digestion.

Spray and Freeze Drying of Human Milk on the Retention of Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM). This study compares the effects of spray drying and freeze-drying on the retention of immunoglobulins in human milk. These immunoglobulins are vital for providing immune protection to infants.

The Effects of Thermal Pasteurisation, Freeze-Drying, and Gamma-Irradiation on the Antibacterial Properties of Donor Human Milk. This article evaluates how different preservation methods, including freeze-drying, affect the antibacterial properties of donor human milk, which is crucial for maintaining its protective effects against pathogens.