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Aluminum concentrations in infant formulae.

K Simmer1, A Fudge, J Teubner

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Flinders Medical Centre, Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Aluminum levels in infant formula vary, with some brands showing higher concentrations than breast milk. Manufacturers should minimize aluminum contamination, especially for vulnerable infants.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Aluminum is a common environmental element.
  • Infant formula is a primary nutrition source for non-breastfed infants.
  • Concerns exist regarding potential aluminum exposure in infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify aluminum concentrations in breast milk and commercial infant formulas.
  • To compare aluminum levels between breast milk and various infant formulas.
  • To assess the potential risk of aluminum contamination in infant nutrition.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of aluminum concentrations in human breast milk samples.
  • Measurement of aluminum levels in 25 different commercially available infant formulas.
  • Comparison of aluminum concentrations across different formula types (humanized, soy-based).

Main Results:

  • Mean aluminum concentration in breast milk was 49 micrograms/L.
  • Most humanized formulas had less than 500 micrograms/L of aluminum.
  • Higher aluminum concentrations were detected in Nan, Prem Enfamil, and soy-based formulas.

Conclusions:

  • All tested infant formulas have the potential for aluminum contamination.
  • Aluminum contamination levels vary among different formula brands and batches.
  • Routine aluminum monitoring by manufacturers is recommended to minimize infant exposure, particularly for those with compromised health.

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