AIM: To review knowledge about the role, indications and nutritional adequacy of protein hydrolysate formulas (HF) in the preterm newborn. METHODS: A review of the available literature was carried out. RESULTS: No data support the use of HF for atopy prevention. HF could have a positive role in the early feeding of very-low-birthweight infants, but several concerns exist about their nutritional adequacy. CONCLUSION: Further investigations addressing protein and mineral metabolism as well as long-term effects, including neurodevelopment, are needed.
Zuppa, A. A., Visintini, F., Cota, F., Maggio, L., Romagnoli, C., Tortorolo, G. G. B., Hydrolysed milk in preterm infants: an open problem, <<ACTA PAEDIATRICA>>, 2005; (Suppl.2005, 94): 84-86 [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/22469]
Hydrolysed milk in preterm infants: an open problem
Zuppa, Antonio Alberto;Visintini, Federica;Cota, Francesco;Maggio, Luca;Romagnoli, Costantino;Tortorolo, Giuseppe Gio Batta
2005
Abstract
AIM: To review knowledge about the role, indications and nutritional adequacy of protein hydrolysate formulas (HF) in the preterm newborn. METHODS: A review of the available literature was carried out. RESULTS: No data support the use of HF for atopy prevention. HF could have a positive role in the early feeding of very-low-birthweight infants, but several concerns exist about their nutritional adequacy. CONCLUSION: Further investigations addressing protein and mineral metabolism as well as long-term effects, including neurodevelopment, are needed.
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