early (day 3 to 5) and later (day 40 to 45) in lactation were determined by argentation thin-
layer and gas chromatographic procedures. In comparison with mature milk, human
colostrum was characterized by a lower percentage of saturated fatty acids including
medium chain length acids, a higher percentage of monounsaturates, and a lower level of
linoleic and linolenic acids, but a higher percentage of their long chain polyunsaturated …