Role of micronutrients, phytochemicals, and lipid metabolism in mammary gland development, lactation efficiency, and breast cancer risk (opens in new tab)

BackgroundMicronutrients, dietary phytochemicals, and lipid metabolism influence mammary gland growth, lactation efficiency, and breast cancer incidence. The present retrospective investigation evaluated these aspects using clinical, dietary, and biochemical data from women with established lactation and breast cancer outcomes.MethodsThis retrospective analysis involved 800 women found through hospital electronic medical data. Dietary consumption of micronutrients and phytochemicals was evalu...