The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of high sn-2 palmitic acid based infant formula on intestinal parameters in term formula fed infants.
InFatTM is an advanced basic-fat ingredient, which mimics the fat composition and properties of human milk fat and enabling optimal intake of the essential calcium and energy (in the form of fatty acids) and easy digestion. These benefits are the result of a unique fatty acid composition on the glycerol backbone, which ensures high level of palmitic acid at the middle (sn-2) position. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of high sn-2 palmitic acid based infant formula on intestinal parameters, anthropometric parameters and stool characteristics in formula fed term infants.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
30
High sn-2 palmitic acid oil based infant formula
Standard vegetable oil based infant formula
Bnai Zion Medical center
Haifa, Israel
Intestinal flora composition
infant feces microbial analysis
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
Anthropometric measurements
Body length, weight, and head circumferences
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
General Health and Well being
Physical examinations, Health (dieases, doctor visits) and well being (sleeping, crying) questionnaires, medications report
Time frame: Baseline, 5 weeks
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