Review Article

Acidified infant formula explained

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 55 , issue 4 , 2013 , pages: 354–356

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2013.10874376

Author(s): IL Labuschagne Nutrition Information Centre, , E van Niekerk Nutrition Information Centre, , MJ Lombard Nutrition Information Centre,

Keywords: infant formula , acidified infant formula , fermented , probiotics

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Abstract

The development of effective methods to prevent acute gastroenteritis is an important goal for infant health. Exclusive breastfeeding and postponement of complementary foods until the age of six months is recommended for healthy infants. However, at times, infant formula is required. Various types are commercially available. Acidified cow's milk formula has been found to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria and concurring diarrhoeal disease.

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