Chrononutrition: 24-hour variation in macronutrients in very preterm human milk

Early Human Development 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alja Bijlsma, Demy van Gilst, Inês Chaves, Irwin K.M. Reiss, K. Joosten, Stefanie M.P. Kouwenhoven, Marijn J. Vermeulen, Jorine A. Roelants
DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2026.106481
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Abstract

Human milk composition varies in time to meet the evolving growth and developmental requirements of infants. While 24-hour (diurnal) variations in human milk composition for term-born infants have been reported, evidence concerning diurnal variation of preterm human milk composition remains inconclusive. To examine the presence of diurnal variations in macronutrient content in very preterm human milk. Milk samples were donated by mothers of very preterm infants (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infant Nutrition and Health Birth Development and Health Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

Publication details

Journal / source
Early Human Development
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
215
Pages
106481–106481
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN