ISSN:
1588-2780
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract The variations in concentrations of 12 elements (Na, Mg, Cl, K, Fe, Co, Zn, Se, Br, Rb, I and Cs) were investigated by thermal neutron activation analysis. Variation patterns were given in their concentration with the progression of lactation day: (1) a constant level without significant variations in time; (2) a progressive depletion throughout lactation; (3) a rapid decrease in the early stage of lactation, which does not continue significantly during late lactation; (4) an initial increase in the early stage of lactation followed by decrease in concentration levels. The behaviours in concentrations of Mg, Fe, Co, Zn, Se, I and Cs are similar in both rat and mouse milks. Different patterns between both milks were observed in the concentrations of Na, Cl, K, Br and Rb, and those of these elements including Mg and I seemed to be influenced by maternal dietary intakes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02219759
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