Mycotoxins in Mothers Milk in Israel
ConditionBreastfeeding
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18-55
SponsorAssaf-Harofeh Medical Center
About this trial
Some plant pathogen fungi may develop in grains, nuts and dry foodstuff during their storage. They secrete toxins which are very resistant and persistent.
The toxins enter the human body through the food. Women eating without their knowledge spoiled food absorb the toxin which is conveyed into their milk. In the same way, meat and dairy products can be contaminated with mycotoxins.
Toxins and their metabolites can have negative effects on pregnant women and on the fetus or infant health.
The main purpose of this trial is to assess the presence of toxins in mothers's milk.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Women aged 18 and above.
Pregnant women after week 37 intending to breastfeed.
Women breastfeeding.
Disqualifiers
Women taking drugs which influence milk production.
Women taking drugs contraindicated during breastfeeding.
Women not staying in Israel during third trimester or in the months after birth for a long period of time.
Women not wanting/able to fill up the questionnaires.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- exposure to mycotoxins
Treatment groups
150 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov