Maternal milk is an excellent source of nourishment for newborns as they get optimal balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats from maternal milk. It provides a range of benefits for development, immunity, and growth. However, there is a possibility of contamination of maternal milk due to heavy use of pesticides in agriculture. To investigate the presence of any pesticide residues in the maternal milk; we have examined 135 milk samples from 45 mothers in Karachi, Pakistan. Among ten (10) pesticide residues investigated, only cypermethrin, permethrin, malathion, deltamethrin, and match were...
Maternal milk is an excellent source of nourishment for newborns as they get optimal balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats from maternal milk. I...