Most health claims on infant formula products not scientifically supported

There is usually no scientific evidence to back up most of the nutritional claims about baby formula, researchers have found. — AFP

Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula products seem to be backed by little or no high quality scientific evidence, finds an international survey published by The BMJ on Feb 15 (2023).

Common claims are that products benefit brain development, immunity and growth in young infants, but the researchers say “transparency is still lacking” and that revised regulations are needed “to better protect consumers and avoid the harms associated with aggressive marketing of such products”.