The Impact of Linoleic Acid on Infant Health in the Absence or Presence of DHA in Infant Formulas

The Impact of Linoleic Acid on Infant Health in the Absence or Presence of DHA in Infant Formulas

Both linoleic acid (LA) and α-linolenic acid (ALA) are essential dietary fatty acids, and a balanced dietary supply of these is of the utmost importance for health. In many countries across the globe, the LA level and LA/ALA ratio in breast milk (BM) are high. For infant formula (IF), the maximum LA...

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Main Authors: Alexandra W. C. Einerhand, Wiola Mi, Alfred Haandrikman, Xiao-Yang Sheng, Philip C. Calder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
linoleic acid (LA)
α-linolenic acid (ALA)
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
breast milk composition
infant development
infant formula (IF)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/9/2187

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