Baby formula gets a breast milk boost: study checks gut bugs
NCT ID NCT06059209
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how different infant diets affect gut bacteria in healthy, full-term babies. Researchers are comparing a standard formula, a new formula designed to be more like breast milk (Enfamil NeuroPro), and breast milk itself. They will track changes in gut bacteria, genes, and chemicals from stool samples over time. The goal is to see if the new formula helps create a gut environment closer to that of breastfed babies.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Infant formula with milk fat globule membrane and 2'-fucosyllactose (Enfamil NeuroPro)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that adding these breast-milk-like ingredients to formula supports a gut bacteria pattern closer to that of breastfed infants.
What could go wrong
This is an observational comparison of already-available formulas, not a test of a new treatment. Results may not lead to any health recommendations or changes in practice.
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States