Milk Composition

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A mother breastfeeding her baby, with a soft, warm focus on their connection and subtle nutritional elements in the background.

Maternal Protein Intake Impacts Milk Composition, Infant Health

New research reveals that while a mother's low protein diet will not reduce her breast milk volume, it will change its fundamental composition, specifically altering crucial nitrogen fractions.

Kenji Nakamura·June 1, 2026