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Probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics use in neonates : a critical appraisal of the evidence and evaluation of its application by the food industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background:
Synbiotics, probiotics and prebiotics are being added to infant formula. This study was an in-depth evaluation of research on infants fed infant formula containing synbiotics, probiotics or ...
Acidified infant formula explained
(Medpharm Publications, 2013)
The development of effective methods to prevent acute gastroenteritis is an important goal for infant health. Exclusive breastfeeding and postponement of complementary foods until the age of six months is recommended for ...
The use of prebiotics and probiotics in infant formula
(Medpharm Publications, 2012-08)
Gastrointestinal flora influences health, but the composition of flora can be changed with prebiotics or probiotics. The
addition of probiotics to powdered infant formula has not been demonstrated to be harmful to healthy ...
Synbiotics, probiotics or prebiotics in infant formula for full term infants : a systematic review
(BioMed Central, 2012-10)
Background: Synbiotics, probiotics or prebiotics are being added to infant formula to promote growth and
development in infants. Previous reviews (2007 to 2011) on term infants given probiotics or prebiotics focused on ...
The basics of prescribing infant formulas
(Medpharm Publications, 2012)
All infant formulas must support the normal growth and development of infants, and this needs to be scientifically demonstrated. Formulas have to contain sufficient amounts of basic nutrients, and so are nutritionally ...
Infant formula for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
(Medpharm Publications, 2012)
Thickened infant formula is widely used as a first-line treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) in infants. The use thereof remains controversial, and conflicting evidence exists with regards to its efficiency. The ...