In this one, a higher dietary share of ultra-processed foods was associated with lower concentrations of serum alpha-tocopherol and inadequate breast milk vitamin E content in lactating women living in Brazil.
"The most frequently consumed ultra-processed foods were breads and biscuits, followed by fats and processed meats... 
"...In contrast to other studies, margarine was one of the most frequently consumed ultra-processed foods"
All else being equal, it must be noted that
"Vitamin E intake was under the recommended intake during lactation in all respondents, aligned with the findings of other studies"
"Vitamin E intake was under the recommended intake during lactation in all respondents, aligned with the findings of other studies"
Dietary share of ultra-processed foods and its association with vitamin E biomarkers in Brazilian lactating women (open access)
doi.org/10.1017/S00071…
#nutrition #diet #women #pregnancy
doi.org/10.1017/S00071…
#nutrition #diet #women #pregnancy
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