Health and nutrition notes of formula beds have no scientific basis
- Analyzing the observations of formula from 15 countries around the world between 2020-2022, it is concluded that most statements do not contain scientific references that support them and that, even those containing them, is not solid enough.
The study has been published in the scientific journal BMJ and the authors have made it clear from the outset that breast milk is the best food for children. They also warn that the decision to feed the child depends on many factors, physicians, socio-political and psychological, among which the weight of the propaganda of the formula milk industry stands out. This is corroborated by the editorial recently published in the journal The Lancet (literally titled: Predatory Tactics of the Dairy Industry).
Thus, the health and nutritional indications of more than 700 products have been analyzed to see to what extent they are based on scientific evidence. Includes products from 15 countries: Spain, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, USA and South Africa. And about 600 products had at least one such note. More than half had something similar to “brain or nervous system development aid”. The second most common said it strengthened the immune system.
These alleged effects were associated with a wide variety of components, but only a quarter referred to clinical trials. However, these clinical sessions were very weak and biased.
According to researchers, regulations on formula beds should be tightened to protect consumers.
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