Tolerance of a standard intact protein formula versus a partially hydrolyzed formula in healthy, term infants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parents who perceive common infant behaviors as formula intolerance-related often switch formulas without consulting a health professional. Up to one-half of formula-fed infants experience a formula change during the first six months of life.

Methods

The objective of this study was to assess discontinuance due to study physician-assessed formula intolerance in healthy, term infants. Infants (335) were randomized to receive either a standard intact cow milk protein formula (INTACT) or a partially hydrolyzed cow milk protein formula (PH) in a 60 day non-inferiority trial. Discontinuance due to study physician-assessed formula intolerance was the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included number of infants who discontinued for any reason, including parent-assessed.

SUBMITTER: Berseth CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2708183 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature