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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2024; 13(1): 88783
Published online Mar 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.88783
Published online Mar 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.88783
Table 5 The factors that affect the gastrointestinal tolerability of infant formula
| Item | Possible factor |
| Formula-related | Protein source and composition |
| Lactose content | |
| Fat source and composition | |
| Presence of prebiotics and/or probiotics | |
| Fiber content | |
| Osmolality and osmolarity | |
| Additives and nutrient density | |
| Infant-related factors | Presence of individual sensitivities |
| Medical Co-morbidities. e.g., prematurity | |
| Hydration status | |
| Feeding procedure factors | Milk temperature |
| The flow rate of the bottle | |
| The amount of the milk/feed | |
| The feeding technique |
- Citation: Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Bediwy AS, Elbeltagi R, Hamza MB. Gastrointestinal tolerability of organic infant formula compared to traditional infant formula: A systematic review. World J Clin Pediatr 2024; 13(1): 88783
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.88783