Low level of galacto-oligosaccharide in infant formula stimulates growth of intestinal Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli

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Ben Xiao-ming · Nanjing Children's Hospital

Juan Li · Nanjing Children's Hospital

Zongtai Feng · Nanjing Children's Hospital

Sheng-yun Shi · Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

Ya-Dong Lu · Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

Rui Chen · Nanjing Children's Hospital

Xiao‐Yu Zhou

Abstract

A low level of GOS (0.24 g/100 mL) in infant formula can improve stool frequency, decrease fecal pH, and stimulate intestinal Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli as in those fed with human milk.

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Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology Digestive system and related health Infant Nutrition and Health

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Published in: World Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 14, Issue 42, pp. 6564-6564

DOI: 10.3748/wjg.14.6564

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Low level of galacto-oligosaccharide in infant formula stimulates growth of intestinal Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli

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