Ghrelin, leptin and IGF‐I levels in breast‐fed and formula‐fed infants in the first years of life

Abstract

Our finding suggests that breastfeeding influences hormones such as ghrelin, leptin and IGF-I in infancy, mainly during the first 4 mo of life. Further evidence is needed to confirm and clarify the role of a protective link from mother to infants as seen in our observations.