Association of maternal diet with human milk fatty acid and macronutrient composition: a Saudi cohort study (opens in new tab)

IntroductionMaternal nutrition influences human milk (HM) composition, particularly its fatty acid (FA) profile. However, evidence from Middle Eastern populations, including Saudi Arabia, remains limited. This study aimed to investigate the association between maternal diet and HM composition in a Saudi population.MethodsIn this secondary analysis of a prospective cohort of Saudi breastfeeding mothers, a subsample of 40 women was selected. Maternal characteristics, dietary intake, and HM samp...