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Important nutritional components of amniotic fluid
| Component | Most important examples |
| Amino acids | Glutamine, arginine |
| Proteins | Lactoferrin |
| Minerals | Zinc, iron |
| Hormones | Growth hormone, prolactin |
| Growth factors | IGF-1, EGF |
IGF-1: Insulin like growth factor-1; EGF: Epidermal growth factor.
