Erika Colletti

Dr. Erika Colletti


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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6 October 2024 in Foods
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Antonietta GattiAntonietta Gatti
Antonietta Gatti
EDEbe D`Adamo
Ebe D`Adamo
VBValentina Botondi
Valentina Botondi
MMMontanari Montanari
Montanari Montanari
ECErika Colletti
Erika Colletti
DGDiego Gazzolo
Diego Gazzolo
Breast milk is the natural source of nutrition for infants, but while it supports their health, it can also be a potential source of toxic inorganic particulate matter, and this applies to both breast milk and industrially produced milk. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the presence of nanoparticles in both breast milk and formula milk samples. We collected and analyzed, via a new electron scanning microscopic procedure, 19 samples of breast milk from Italian women and 19 formula milk samples produced by different companies. Organic–inorganic agglomerates were detected in 58% of formula and in 63% of breast milk samples, respectively. In addition, a significantly (p < 0.05) greater size of nanoparticles was observed in formula milk samples. The results, showing the presence of inorganic nanosized particles in breast and artificial milk, may lead to future studies aimed at investigating possible nanosized contamination of milk and identifying early prevention strategies for women and animals involved in the food chain.