|
Fats |
Rich in
brain- building omega 3s, namely DHA and AA
Automatically adjusts to infant's
needs and levels decreases as baby gets older
Rich in cholesterol
Nearly completely absorbed
Contains fat-digesting enzyme,
lipase |
No
DHA
Doesn't adjust to infant's needs
No cholesterol
Not completely absorbed
No Lipase |
Fat is the
most important nutrient in breast milk; and the DHA, the vital
nutrients for growing brains and bodies, may predispose a child to
adult heart and central nervous system diseases. Left over
unabsorbed fat accounts for unpleasant stools in formula-fed
babies |
|
Protein |
Soft,
easily digested whey
More completely absorbed; higher
in the milk of mothers who deliver preterm
Lactoferrin for intestinal health
Lysozyme, an antimicrobial
Rich in Brain and body building
protein components
Rich in growth factors
Contains sleep inducing proteins |
Harder
to digest casein curds
Less completely absorbed, more
waste, harder on baby's kidneys
No lactoferrin or only a trace
No lysozyme
Deficient or low in some brain
and body building protiens
Deficient in growth factors
Does not contain as many
sleep-inducing proteins |
Infants
aren't allergic to human proteins |
|
Carbohydrates |
Rich in
lactose
Rich in oligosaccharides, which
promots intestinal health |
No
lactose in some formulas
Deficient in oligosaccharides |
Lactose is
considered an important carbohydrate for brain development.
Studies show the level of lactose in the milk of a species
correlates with the size of the brain of that species. |
