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Higher versus lower protein intake in formula-fed term infants
Alejandro G Gonzalez-Garay1, Aurora E Serralde-Zúñiga2, Isabel Medina Vera1
1Methodology Research Unit, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|November 6, 2023
Summary
High-protein infant formula shows little to no effect on infant growth or adverse events compared to standard-protein formulas. Further research is needed to clarify the long-term impacts of protein content in infant nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Nutrition Science
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Infant formulas are widely used for infant growth promotion.
- Some formulas contain high protein content (≥ 2.5 g/100 kcal) to accelerate weight gain.
- The risk-benefit profile of high-protein infant formulas remains unclear.
Conclusions:
- Uncertainty remains regarding the effects of high-protein formula on infant undernutrition, overweight, or obesity.
- Minimal differences in adverse event risks were found between high-protein and standard-protein formulas.
- Ongoing studies may alter current conclusions; more research is needed.
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