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    • Infant Nutrition
    • Gastroenterology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Nutrient lipids are vital for infant development, particularly preterm and term infants.
    • Human milk fat globule properties present unique digestion challenges.
    • Early life fat digestion mechanisms are critical for nutrient absorption.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the physical-chemical properties of human milk fat globules.
    • To explore recent advancements in intraluminal triglyceride hydrolysis and lipolytic product solubilization.
    • To examine the role of intragastric lipolysis, pancreatic enzymes, and bile acid micelle formation in infant lipid absorption.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review focusing on physical-chemical properties of milk fat.
    • Analysis of enzymatic mechanisms in lipid digestion (pancreatic lipase, colipase, phospholipase A2).
    • Examination of bile acid micelle formation and its impact on lipid solubilization and absorption.

    Main Results:

    • Human milk fat globules have unique properties influencing digestion.
    • Intragastric lipolysis initiates lipid digestion, followed by intraluminal hydrolysis and solubilization.
    • Bile acid micelle formation is essential for efficient nutrient lipid absorption, adapting postnatally.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the intricate mechanisms of infant lipid digestion is key for optimizing nutrition.
    • Postnatal adaptations in digestion and absorption support the transition to diverse food sources.
    • Further research into these processes can inform infant feeding strategies.