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Prebiotics in infant formulas.

G Boehm1, J Jelinek, B Stahl

  • 1Numico Research, Friedrichsdorf, Germany. guenther.boehm@milupa.de

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|June 29, 2004
PubMed
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A bovine milk formula with a prebiotic mixture of galactooligosaccharides and fructooligosaccharides promotes gut microbiota similar to breast-fed infants. This prebiotic formula supports bifidobacteria growth and reduces pathogens, aiding immune system development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition

Background:

  • Infant intestinal flora is crucial for gut function and immune system development.
  • Breast milk is considered the gold standard for establishing a healthy infant gut microbiome.
  • Research is exploring ways to mimic breast milk's benefits in infant formulas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if a bovine milk formula supplemented with a prebiotic mixture (galactooligosaccharides and fructooligosaccharides) can foster an intestinal flora comparable to that of breast-fed infants.
  • To assess the impact of this prebiotic mixture on the gut microbiota composition and metabolism in both term and preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • Fecal flora analysis in preterm and term infants using plating and fluorescent in situ hybridization.

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  • In vitro studies on bacterial metabolism, measuring short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production.
  • Analysis of SCFA patterns in the stools of term infants fed supplemented or unsupplemented formula.

    • Main Results:

    • The prebiotic oligosaccharide mixture significantly increased bifidobacteria and decreased pathogens in both term and preterm infants compared to unsupplemented formula.
    • A concentration of 0.8 g/100 mL of oligosaccharides in formula resulted in bifidobacteria levels similar to those in breast-fed infants.
    • In vitro and clinical studies showed that the SCFA production and fecal pH patterns in infants fed the supplemented formula resembled those of breast-fed infants.

    Conclusions:

    • The tested prebiotic mixture effectively stimulates a microbial flora similar to that of breast-fed infants.
    • The enhanced growth of beneficial bacteria by prebiotics suggests a role in modulating the infant immune system's postnatal development.
    • Prebiotics may be valuable in supporting healthy immune system maturation in infants.