Guest guest Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 a, I've breastfed 4 children ( now 5) all born in winter and did not give them any supplements whatsoever. The last 2 didn't eat solids at all until after the age of one year and were/are very healthy. I didn't supplement any of my children until they were weaned which varied from 4.5 years to 3.5 years. The addition of coconut oil/cream/milk is VERY healthy for nursing moms. I think that's one reason why my babies gain a pound per week. Elainie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 @@@@@@ Bruce/a: Wouldn't coconut oil be the best? It has the lowest peroxidative index of any oil. It has 50% lauric acid and is supposed to have a fat profile much like mother's milk. It's the healthest fat to eat too. All unsaturated fats are subject to so much oxidative damage. Flax is next only to fish oil in its susceptability to oxidation. The CLO you can buy in capsules is unnatural as well. It's made by a chemical process. --So, are you saying NOT to supplement with CLO? I'm confused. Also, to the mothers who responded - please elaborate. You do not give your children CLO if you are breastfeeding and taking it yourself? It's my understanding that Vitamin D does not transfer through breastmilk from CLO so wouldn't it be wise to supplement it during the winter months for a child who is exclusively breastfed? @@@@@@@@ a, I believe Bruce's comments are misleading and you certainly should welcome CLO into your diet if you're not getting enough A, D, or omega-3's in your diet from other sources. While Bruce is certainly correct in stating that unsaturated fats are susceptible to oxidation, that doesn't mean you should avoid them entirely, nor does it mean that they actually do become oxidized either before or after consumption. Peroxidative index is not the only criterion by which to judge the healthfulness of fat sources. If only it were that simple! The MUFA vs SFA question is an open scientific issue that cannot be resolved by just citing a lower peroxidative index for SFA. As far as the separate matter of whether you should feed your infant CLO, I have no idea whatsoever and certainly if you're breastfeeding the child doesn't need any supplements!! At what age to begin supplementing is something I have no knowledge of. Katja's point about " there might be reason why D doesn't pass through breastmilk " seems like a very important one. Mike SE Pennsylvania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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