A parallel-controlled study observes the effects of fortified infant formula on fecal lipid and gut microbiota in healthy infants, suggesting benefits for gut health.
Infant formula fortified with medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols and sn-2 palmitate showed a comparable fecal lipidomics pattern to breast milk. Significant correlations were observed between fecal lipid and beneficial microbiota such as Bifidobacterium. The results indicated that structured lipids influenced lipid metabolism and infant gut health.
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