New research suggests that not all infant formulas are equally nutritious. Many baby formulas make grand promises. Numerous brands assert that they aid in brain development, enhance immunity, foster growth and development in children, and more. Recently, a research team headed by Imperial Colleg
A research group led by Imperial College London found that most health and nutritional claims of infant formulas are based on little or no evidence. The study, published in, reveals that the industry often conducts biased research, leading researchers to call for stricter regulations and oversight to protect consumers’ and children’s health.Many baby formulas make grand promises.
“Supportive social arrangements and long parental leave contribute to allowing many mothers in Norway to breastfeed,” says Melanie Rae Simpson, an associate professor atSimpson has contributed data to the new survey. She is happy about the social arrangements. The claims of these products are therefore often linked precisely to the special needs of children, but not always.
The group tested a total of 757 products, and 608 of them included at least one of a total of 31 different claims about nutrition and health.Only 161 of the 608 products referred to scientific research to support their claims. But only a small number, about 14 percent of the investigations, were clinical investigations carried out on humans.
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