Does Protein Matter? The Functional Significance of Alpha-Lactalbumin in Infant Formula & its Potential Formula Application
Time: 9:30 am
day: Conference Day Two
Details:
- Protein in infant formula is important for providing essential amino acids, but too much protein can lead to an increased risk of metabolic dysfunction
- alpha-Lactalbumin has higher tryptophan content than other milk proteins, and therefore increased levels in infant formula can reduce the protein levels
- alpha-Lactalbumin digestion has positive impacts on host health that is important for the developing neonate
- This session will explore the pre-clinical and clinical evidence for using alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula
