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[New infant formula based on soy milk and corn flour]
E Mutahada1, D Leader, J Faber
1Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem.
Harefuah
|March 15, 1996
Summary
A new soy-based infant formula with starch demonstrated comparable results to traditional cow milk formulas. This study suggests soy formulas are a viable alternative for infant nutrition, meeting growth and satisfaction benchmarks.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Nutrition Science
- Infant Health
Background:
- Increasing use of soy-based infant formulas.
- Need for comparative studies on new formula formulations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel soy-based infant formula with added starch.
- To compare its efficacy and infant/parental acceptance against a standard cow milk-based formula.
Main Methods:
- A randomized trial involving 46 healthy infants aged 3-6 months.
- Infants received either soy-starch or cow milk-cornflour formula for 2 months.
- Regular measurements of weight, length, head circumference, and parental questionnaires on intake, stools, and complaints.
Main Results:
- Both soy-based and cow milk-based formula groups exhibited normal weight gain.
- Mothers in both groups reported satisfaction with their assigned formula.
- No significant differences in growth parameters or reported issues were observed between groups.
Conclusions:
- The tested soy-based formula with starch is comparable to conventional cow milk-based formulas.
- Soy-based formulas can be a suitable alternative for infant nutrition.
- Further research may explore long-term outcomes and specific infant populations.