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September 5, 2025Food Science & NutritionOpen Access

Comparative Analysis of Breastfeeding and Infant Formulas: Short‐ and Long‐Term Impacts on Infant Nutrition and Health

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KKKalmee Pramoda KariyawasamGSGeeshani SomaratneSDSumali Dilrukshi Dillimuni

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Overview

This review demonstrates how breastfeeding improves immune function and cognitive development compared to infant formulas, indicating the importance of individualized feeding choices.

Key Points

  • Breastfeeding leads to better health outcomes in infants, supporting growth and reducing chronic disease risk.
  • Breast milk provides vital nutrients and antibodies that enhance cognitive development and immune function.
  • Infant formulas, although designed to mimic breast milk, may lack certain components vital for gut health.
  • Individualized feeding recommendations must consider maternal health and socioeconomic factors for optimal infant nutrition.

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Kariyawasam et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23922b210217d6477a2e7https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70788
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