Breast vs. formula: study reveals lasting brain effects at age 8
NCT ID NCT00735423
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at how the type of milk babies drink in their first year—breast milk, milk-based formula, or soy-based formula—affects their language and thinking skills at age 8. Researchers will use brain scans and language tests in 100 healthy children to find any differences. The goal is to understand how early nutrition shapes brain development.
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Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States
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