Low-Protein Infant Formula Enriched with Alpha-Lactalbumin during Early Infancy May Reduce Insulin Resistance at 12 Months: A Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
High protein intake during infancy results in accelerated early weight gain and potentially later obesity. The aim of this follow-up study at 12 months was to evaluate if modified low-protein formulas fed during early infancy have long-term effects on growth and metabolism. In a double-blinded RCT,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-04-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/7/1026 |