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Postnatal inositol levels in preterm infants

J D Carver1, C I Stromquist, V J Benford

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa 33606, USA.

Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association
|November 28, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Formula with inositol levels similar to human milk did not prevent a drop in preterm infant plasma inositol. This suggests that current preterm infant formulas may not fully support optimal inositol levels.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Biochemistry
  • Pediatric research

Background:

  • Inositol is crucial for infant development.
  • Preterm infants often have altered nutrient metabolism.
  • Human milk provides a benchmark for infant nutrition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess plasma inositol levels in preterm infants receiving formula fortified with inositol.
  • To compare these levels to those in term infants and track changes over time in preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • Plasma inositol was measured in 72 preterm infants fed a specific formula and 12 term infants.
  • Measurements were taken at multiple time points: early life, during feeding, at discharge, and post-discharge.
  • Gestational age and parenteral nutrition duration were considered.

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Main Results:

  • Term infant cord blood had lower inositol than preterm infants at most time points.
  • Preterm infants initially had higher levels, which decreased over time.
  • Parenteral nutrition duration correlated with lower inositol levels at discharge.

Conclusions:

  • Fortifying preterm formula with inositol to levels found in human milk may not prevent postnatal declines in plasma inositol.
  • Further research is needed to optimize inositol levels in preterm infant nutrition.