Breastmilk

GPTKB entity

Statements (84)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bodily fluid
gptkbp:canBeDonatedTo milk bank
gptkbp:canBeStoredAtRoomTemperature up to 4 hours
gptkbp:canBeStoredInFreezer up to 6-12 months
gptkbp:canBeStoredInRefrigerator up to 4 days
gptkbp:color white
bluish-white
gptkbp:compositionVariesBy time of day
infant age
maternal diet
preterm vs term birth
stage of lactation
gptkbp:contains gptkb:phosphorus
gptkb:protein
gptkb:water
gptkb:DHA
gptkb:casein
gptkb:choline
gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkb:ARA
gptkb:biotin
gptkb:thiamine
copper
iron
zinc
minerals
calcium
niacin
potassium
magnesium
sodium
vitamins
fat
growth factors
selenium
enzymes
chloride
folate
nucleotides
antibodies
hormones
lactose
taurine
vitamin B12
vitamin D
whey protein
immunoglobulins
white blood cells
pantothenic acid
oligosaccharides
riboflavin
lactoferrin
long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
lysozyme
gptkbp:digestedBy infants
gptkbp:duration up to 2 years or beyond
gptkbp:excludes gluten
preservatives
artificial additives
cow's milk protein (unless maternal diet includes it)
gptkbp:expressedIn breast pump
gptkbp:firstProducedAs colostrum
gptkbp:function supports gut health
immune protection for infants
nutrition for infants
promotes infant growth
reduces risk of infections in infants
supports brain development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Breastmilk
gptkbp:letDownReflexTriggeredBy gptkb:oxytocin
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor adults as primary nutrition
gptkbp:producedBy humans
mammals
mammary glands
gptkbp:promotion gptkb:prolactin
gptkbp:recommendation gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Pediatrics
gptkbp:recommendedDurationExclusive 6 months
gptkbp:regulates hormones
gptkbp:transmittedBy gptkb:HIV
gptkb:CMV
HTLV
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Beverly_Kopf
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7