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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2024; 13(1): 88783
Published online Mar 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.88783
Published online Mar 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.88783
Table 5 The factors that affect the gastrointestinal tolerability of infant formula
Item | Possible factor |
Formula-related | Protein source and composition |
Lactose content | |
Fat source and composition | |
Presence of prebiotics and/or probiotics | |
Fiber content | |
Osmolality and osmolarity | |
Additives and nutrient density | |
Infant-related factors | Presence of individual sensitivities |
Medical Co-morbidities. e.g., prematurity | |
Hydration status | |
Feeding procedure factors | Milk temperature |
The flow rate of the bottle | |
The amount of the milk/feed | |
The feeding technique |
- Citation: Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Bediwy AS, Elbeltagi R, Hamza MB. Gastrointestinal tolerability of organic infant formula compared to traditional infant formula: A systematic review. World J Clin Pediatr 2024; 13(1): 88783
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v13/i1/88783.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.88783