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Study shows another reason breastfeeding may be best

Physician Practice Advisor, May 4, 2004

Adiponectin, a protein secreted by fat cells that controls the way the body process lipids and sugars has been identified in breastmilk in a much higher percentage than other proteins found in milk, according to researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Earlier studies of adults have found that adults with lower levels of adiponectin have higher occurrences of insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery disease.

"This study is an important first step in developing molecular research focused on understanding the relationship between human milk constituents and later metabolism," said lead author, Lisa Martin, PhD. "Exposures early in life, during the period of extreme growth and development, may have an impact on adult disease."

Visit http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/about/news/release/2004/5-obesity-study.htm for more information.

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