Effect of a Mix of Dairy Lipids and Plant Oils in Infant Formula on Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Red Blood Cells

Profilo Degli Acidi Grassi Omega-3 Dei Globuli Rossi in Neonati Sani Alimentati Con Una Formula Per l'Infanzia Contenente Una Miscela di Grassi Del Latte e Oli Vegetali

The objective of this study is to determine whether the use of a mix of dairy lipids and plant oils in infant formula can increase the sum of omega-3 fatty acids levels in membrane phospholipids of red blood cells (RBC) in 4 month-old infants compared with a formula containing only lipids of plant origin.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Full term healthy newborn from normal pregnancy
• Newborn whose mother decided to not breastfeed or to stop breastfeed before the third week of life

Exclusion Criteria:

• Newborn with low-birth-weight (<2500 g)
• Newborn whose parents have planned a move within 6 months after birth
• Family history of allergy to milk protein