Effects of infant formula supplied with medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols and sn -2 palmitate on fecal lipid metabolome and microbiota profiles in healthy term infants: a parallel-controlled study

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate how fortified infant formula impacts fecal lipid profiles and microbiota in healthy term infants.
• Conducted a parallel-controlled study on healthy term infants
• Used infant formula fortified with medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols and sn-2 palmitate
• Analyzed fecal samples for lipid metabolome and microbiota profiles
• Fecal lipid pattern in infants was similar to that of breast milk
• Positive correlations were found between fecal lipids and beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium
• Structured lipids showed a significant influence on lipid metabolism and gut health