Baby formula vs. breast milk: which shapes your Child's brain?

NCT ID NCT00616395

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study followed 600 healthy infants from 2 months to 6 years old to see how being fed mostly breast milk, milk-based formula, or soy-based formula affects their growth, body composition, and brain development. Researchers measured physical growth and thinking skills over time. The goal was to understand how early diet influences long-term health and development.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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