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Are the same natural saturated fats that come when a woman breastfeed her child vs formula? what do you think?

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Not the same: Breastmilk is unique in that fat composition varies over the duration of the feeding as well as timing of the feeding. Infant formulas have been modified to approach breastmilk composition. Babies who are breastfed are less likely to obese as children and adults. Breastmilk is the gold standard.

Dr Van Dis agreed

Answered 8/10/2013

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