Comparison of the antioxidant capacity of human milk and formula
| Fresh | 4°C (48 hours) | 4°C (7 days) | −20°C (48 hours) | −20°C (7 days) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data are presented as Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity. | |||||
| *p < 0.05 compared with human milk. | |||||
| Human milk (n = 16) | 1.66 (0.06) | 1.58 (0.06) | 1.48 (0.05) | 1.45 (0.05) | 1.34 (0.04) |
| Formula (n = 5) | 1.07 (0.02)* | 1.08 (0.04)* | 1.05 (0.02)* | 1.05 (0.02)* | 1.07 (0.04)* |