Abstract
IGF-I is a major regulator of growth, influenced primarily by diet in infancy and primarily by GH in childhood. Breastfed infants have lower IGF-I levels compared to formula fed and tend to be shorter. The higher protein content of infant formula has a stimulatory effect on IGF-I production. Conversely, studies suggest that later in childhood, those breastfed are taller and have higher IGF-I levels. Therefore, it has been suggested that the IGF-I axis may be programmed by diet during infancy. The association between IGF-I in infancy and later life is not known.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Growth Hormone & I G F Research |
Vol/bind | 19 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 82-6 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 1096-6374 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2009 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |