Infant formula with cow ’s milk fat and prebiotics affects intestinal flora, but not the incidence of infections during infancy in a double-blind randomized controlled trial

ConclusionsThe combination of higher amounts of beta-PA plus GOS increased significantly the proportion of fecal bifidobacteria in formula-fed infants, but did not affect the incidence of infections.Trial registrationThe study protocol was registered with Clinical Trials (Protocol Registration and Results System Trial ID:NCT01603719) on 05/15/2012 (retrospectively registered).
Source: Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics - Category: Cytology Source Type: research