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Prebiotic concept for infant nutrition.

G Boehm1, S Fanaro, J Jelinek

  • 1Numico Research, Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Gunther.Boehm@Milupa.de

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Supplement
|November 6, 2003
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Supplementing preterm infant formula with galacto- and fructo-oligosaccharides (GOS/FOS) promotes bifidobacteria growth and improves stool consistency. This prebiotic mixture enhances intestinal tolerance to enteral feeding in preterm infants.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Microbiome research
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Infant gut microbiota development is complex and influenced by various factors.
  • Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are crucial prebiotics, but direct analogues are unavailable.
  • Available oligosaccharides can mimic HMO prebiotic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) and fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) mixture on the gut microbiota of preterm infants.
  • To assess the effect of GOS/FOS supplementation on stool characteristics and intestinal tolerance.

Main Methods:

  • A 28-day feeding study in preterm infants using a formula supplemented with a GOS/FOS mixture.
  • Microbiological analysis of stool samples before and after supplementation.

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  • Comparison with placebo (maltodextrin) and human milk-fed infants.

    • Main Results:

    • GOS/FOS supplementation significantly increased bifidobacteria counts in preterm infants.
    • Stool characteristics in the GOS/FOS group were similar to those of human milk-fed infants.
    • The GOS/FOS mixture led to softer and more frequent stools.

    Conclusions:

    • Supplementation with a GOS/FOS mixture effectively stimulates bifidobacteria growth in preterm infants.
    • Prebiotic oligosaccharides can improve intestinal tolerance to enteral feeding in this population.
    • The GOS/FOS mixture shows promise for optimizing preterm infant nutrition.