In collaboration with the University of Groningen (RUG) and University Medical Centrum Groningen, Ausnutria’s R&D team investigated the effect of calcium palmitate on bacteria associated with infant gut microbiota. They concluded that “Calcium palmitate inhibits the in vitro growth of various infant gut commensals by damaging the structure and function of their cell envelope. Calcium …
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Short explanatory video on the effects of calcium palmitate on bacteria colonizing the infant gut and how the addition of β-palmitate to infant formulas could possibily help to prevent the related health issues. This results shown in study are sponsored by Ausnutria B.V., the study was performed by the University Medical Center Groningen. Viewing time: …
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Short summarizing infographic on Ausnutria’s research, in collaboration with the University Medical Center Groningen, on the effect of calcium palmitate on tha bacteria colonizing the infant gut. Did you know that infant formulas with high levels of β-palmitate can reduce calcium soap formation and therefore potentially have an influence on the linked negative health outcomes? …
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In human milk, about 50% of the energy is supplied to infants as fat. However, fat is not only necessary as a source of energy, but has many more functions, such as developing the infant’s brain and vision, supporting the structure of the cells, maintaining the body temperature, and making hormones.1 The fat composition of …
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β-palmitate or OPO, a well-known ingredient in infant formula. However, what is β-palmitate? What are the scientifically proven benefits of this ingredient? Read it here. Reading time: 2 minutes
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