The primary efficacy objective was to determine and compare stool composition (stool soap and non-soap fatty acids, total fatty acids, minerals, and other stool constituents) among the feeding groups.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of term infant formula containing high 2-palmitic vegetable oil on stool composition and characteristics and to investigate the effect of both high 2-palmitic vegetable oil and oligofructose in infant formula on stool softness and bacteria. Because some studies demonstrate the benefit of high concentrations of a non-digestible carbohydrate in the formula, we will study 2 concentrations of added oligofructose.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
375
(13.4 g/L protein) with 100% Fat Blend A
(13.4 g/L protein) with 60% Fat Blend A and 40% Betapol fat blend
(13.4 g/L protein) with 60% Fat Blend A and 40% Betapol fat blend, and supplemented with 3.0 g/L oligofructose
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Metro Manila, Alabang, Philippines
Stool Composition in Healthy Term Infants Fed Human Milk or Infant Formulas
stool composition: stool soap and non-soap fatty acids, total fatty acids, minerals, and other stool constituents
Time frame: 8 weeks
Stool Characteristics in Healthy Term Infants Fed Human Milk or Infant Formulas
Determinations of fecal flora as well as fecal pH, sIgA concentrations and SCFA concentrations in a subset of subjects.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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(13.4 g/L protein) with 60% Fat Blend A and 40% Betapol fat blend, and supplemented with 5.0 g/L oligofructose
Human Milk