Optimizing ARA and DHA in infant formula : A systematic review of global trends, regional disparities, and considerations for precision nutrition

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In the context of precision nutrition, the addition of ARA and DHA in infant formula needs to consider more factors. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review, including 112 relevant Chinese and English articles, to summarize and analyze the global levels of ARA, DHA, and the ARA/DHA ratio in breast milk. The data were correlated with local aquatic products intake and children's IQ. The results indicated that the average level of DHA in breast milk across regions is lower than that of ARA. Variations in DHA content were identified as a primary factor influencing ARA/DHA ratio fluctuations. Breast milk ARA and DHA levels decrease with prolonged lactation periods but increase over the past 22 years. Correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between aquatic products intake and breast milk DHA levels (r = 0.64, p < 0.05). Breast milk DHA levels also showed a significant positive correlation with children's IQ (r = 0.67, p < 0.01). Stable breast milk ARA content did not exhibit significant correlations with aquatic products intake or children's IQ (r = 0, p > 0.05). Among 22 infant formula products available in China, only 5 had ARA levels within the range of breast milk. Most formula products had higher ARA levels than DHA, resulting in ARA/DHA ratios generally exceeding 1. The temporal and spatial variability in breast milk ARA and DHA levels may lead to diverse health outcomes in infants. Therefore, the addition of ARA and DHA in infant formula should consider this variability, including the molecular forms and positional isomerism of the added ARA and DHA. Additionally, considering the impact of different cognitive development tests and infant's gene expression on formula assessment results, there is a need to establish a more comprehensive infant health assessment system to guide the addition of ARA and DHA in formula.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:182

Enthalten in:

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) - 182(2024) vom: 22. März, Seite 114049

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ni, Xinggang [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Zhiyi [VerfasserIn]
Deng, Zeyuan [VerfasserIn]
Li, Jing [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

25167-62-8
27YG812J1I
ARA
Arachidonic Acid
Breast milk
DHA
Docosahexaenoic Acids
Global levels
Infant formula
Journal Article
Precision nutrition
Review
Supplementing
Systematic Review
Systematic review

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Date Completed 25.03.2024

Date Revised 25.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114049

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370087674