Review of the Clinical Experiences of Feeding Infants Formula Containing the Human Milk Oligosaccharide 2'-Fucosyllactose.

ABSTRACT: Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant solid component in human milk after lactose and lipids. Preclinical research has demonstrated that HMOs and specifically 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) are more than a prebiotic and have multiple functions, including immune, gut, and cognition benefits. Previously, human milk has been the only source for significant levels of HMOs. The most abundant HMO in most mothers' breast milk is 2'-FL. Recently, 2'-FL has been synthesized and shown to be structurally identical to the 2'-FL found in human milk. 2'-FL HMO is now available in some commercial infant formulas. The purpose of this narrative review was to summarize the clinical experiences of feeding infant formula supplemented with the HMO, 2'-FL. Most of these studies investigated

SUBMITTER: Reverri EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6213476 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature