Breastfeeding: New research reveals how thyroid hormones change in breast milk (but they are not found in infant formula)

QUICK SUMMARY: A new study reveals thyroid hormones are present in higher levels in early lactation. One thyroid hormone (thyroxine) is higher in term vs preterm breast milk. And one crucial funding — these thyroid hormones were not found in infant formula.

New research reveals how thyroid hormones change in breast milk (but they are not found in infant formula). Vass RA et al., Life (Basel) 2022. http://microbiomecourses.com