What are the benefits of the HMO and 2FL when added to infant formulae?

Formulae with 2’FL offer a significant advantage in comparison to formulae without HMOs, with initial results of clinical studies being promising. Some of the key advantages are:

• Immune benefits
• Immune biomarkers (plasma inflammatory biomarkers) are similar to that of a breastfed infant
• Normal growth similar to breastfed infants
• Well tolerated
• Stool consistency, stool frequency, formula intake and incidence of spit-up/vomit associated with feedings similar to breastfed infants
• Fewer parent-reported respiratory infections3
• Improved symptoms of formula intolerance in fussy infants3
• Absorption and excretion similar to 2’FL in human milk2