November 2015 PMID 26375355

Human breast milk: A review on its composition and bioactivity.

Nicholas J Andreas, Beate Kampmann, Kirsty Mehring Le-Doare

Mentions

16
Peak: 2 in Mar 2021
across 3 sources since Sep 2020

Extended reach

121,577
potential audience

Total likes

45

Video views

452

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Sep 2020 – Sep 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions collectively show interest through references to specific components of breast milk, such as palmitic acid and lactose, highlighting the biological complexity and evolutionary significance. The tone ranges from technical insights to slightly humorous or critical comments, emphasizing an engaged and reflective attitude towards the research's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the concept that breast milk's composition is intricately suited to infant needs, referencing detailed components like bioavailability of lipids and evolutionary aspects such as lactose concentration.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by referencing specific biochemical details and scientific reviews, showing engagement with complex content.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments dive into details like the bioactivity of palmitic acid and evolutionary reasons for lactose levels, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions are insightful, they mainly reflect academic interest rather than broad societal impact, so the impact score is moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Breast milk is uniquely suited to meet infant needs, containing complex proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates that vary during a feed and over the course of lactation to support growth and development.
  • It also contains biologically active components, such as human milk oligosaccharides, which help develop the infant’s immune system and gut microbiota, with their synthesis influenced by the mother's genetics.
  • Understanding the composition and factors affecting breast milk can improve clinical practices, infant nutrition, and insights into immune responses, infections, and vaccination in infants.]

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Anti-Saad’s
@DrAntisaad · X

اخيرا المصادر الي استدليت بها الاولى (1) نيكولاس اندريس عن علاقة المناعة وحليب الام https://t.co/jx67ITrCgh الدراسة الثانية (2) دراسة فيلب اندرسون عن الادوية والرضاعة https://t.co/88Ih7tPsmZ اخيرا هذا ما لدي واتمنى الثريد فادكم ولكم المايك اذا بتضيفون معلومات بهذا الموضوع https://t.co/XH9z9Ar2Hd

Mar 9, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 72,500 followers View post →
ISRHML
@ISRHML · X

Looking for an overview of human breastmilk composition and bioactivity? Check out: https://t.co/p1vRV41Xdl #timelessRHML #timelessTuesdays

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,103 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

@KetoCarnivore @luis_villasenor @DrEenfeldt palmitic acid from breast milk is highly sn-2 esterified compared to that from, say, palm oil derived formula it⬆️bioavailability & impacts lipid profiles https://t.co/xjs5GtRHB6

Mar 21, 2023 · 2 likes · 8,589 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@PioppiBot Whoever designed humans REALLY messed up the next stage though: "lactose is present in the highest concentration in humans compared to any other species, corresponding to the high energy demands of the human brain" Human breast milk: A review on its composition and bioactivity https://t.co/pXY78n43w2

Feb 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,469 followers View post →
Adri Castillo
@AdriLuCastillo · X

Bibliografía: Andreas NJ. Human breast milk: a review on its composition and bioactivity. Early Hum Dev. 2015 Nov; 91 (11): 629-35.

Aug 3, 2021 · 1 like · 36,948 followers View post →
gabrielle hall
@mgabrielle007 · X

Human breast milk: A review on its composition and bioactivity - ScienceDirect https://t.co/2e9LJeiluj

Sep 23, 2025 · 340 followers View post →

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gabrielle hall
@mgabrielle007 · X

Human breast milk: A review on its composition and bioactivity - ScienceDirect https://t.co/2e9LJeiluj

Sep 23, 2025 · 340 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

@KetoCarnivore @luis_villasenor @DrEenfeldt palmitic acid from breast milk is highly sn-2 esterified compared to that from, say, palm oil derived formula it⬆️bioavailability & impacts lipid profiles https://t.co/xjs5GtRHB6

Mar 21, 2023 · 2 likes · 8,589 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@PioppiBot Whoever designed humans REALLY messed up the next stage though: "lactose is present in the highest concentration in humans compared to any other species, corresponding to the high energy demands of the human brain" Human breast milk: A review on its composition and bioactivity https://t.co/pXY78n43w2

Feb 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,469 followers View post →
Katarzyna Miernik
@KatarzynaMiern2 · X

RT @ISRHML: Looking for an overview of human breastmilk composition and bioactivity? Check out: https://t.co/p1vRV41Xdl #timelessRHML #tim…

Oct 5, 2021 · 1 share · 62 followers View post →
ISRHML
@ISRHML · X

Looking for an overview of human breastmilk composition and bioactivity? Check out: https://t.co/p1vRV41Xdl #timelessRHML #timelessTuesdays

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,103 followers View post →
Adri Castillo
@AdriLuCastillo · X

Bibliografía: Andreas NJ. Human breast milk: a review on its composition and bioactivity. Early Hum Dev. 2015 Nov; 91 (11): 629-35.

Aug 3, 2021 · 1 like · 36,948 followers View post →
Israa Al younis
@ISYAlyounis · X

RT @DrAntisaad: اخيرا المصادر الي استدليت بها الاولى (1) نيكولاس اندريس عن علاقة المناعة وحليب الام https://t.co/jx67ITrCgh الدراسة الث…

Mar 9, 2021 · 1 share · 107 followers View post →
Anti-Saad’s
@DrAntisaad · X

اخيرا المصادر الي استدليت بها الاولى (1) نيكولاس اندريس عن علاقة المناعة وحليب الام https://t.co/jx67ITrCgh الدراسة الثانية (2) دراسة فيلب اندرسون عن الادوية والرضاعة https://t.co/88Ih7tPsmZ اخيرا هذا ما لدي واتمنى الثريد فادكم ولكم المايك اذا بتضيفون معلومات بهذا الموضوع https://t.co/XH9z9Ar2Hd

Mar 9, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 72,500 followers View post →