Palm Olein in the Fat Blend of Infant Formulas: Effect on the Intestinal Absorption of Calcium and Fat, and Bone Mineralization

Abstract

The use of PO in infant formulas to match the human milk content of palmitic acid has unintended physiological consequences including diminished intestinal absorption of fat, palmitic acid and calcium and lower bone mass. The avoidance of PO or its substitution with synthetic triacylglyceride in infant formulas can prevent this detrimental effect.