Soy protein infant formulae and follow-on formulae: a commentary by the ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition
C Agostoni, I Axelsson, O Goulet… - Journal of pediatric …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
This comment by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and
Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee on Nutrition summarizes available information on the
composition and use of soy protein formulae as substitutes for breastfeeding and cows' milk
protein formulae as well as on their suitability and safety for supporting adequate growth and
development in infants. Soy is a source of protein that is inferior to cows' milk, with a lower
digestibility and bioavailability as well as a lower methionine content. For soy protein infant …
Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee on Nutrition summarizes available information on the
composition and use of soy protein formulae as substitutes for breastfeeding and cows' milk
protein formulae as well as on their suitability and safety for supporting adequate growth and
development in infants. Soy is a source of protein that is inferior to cows' milk, with a lower
digestibility and bioavailability as well as a lower methionine content. For soy protein infant …
