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Immunity of a baby with formula feeds
Hello doctor,
Is it true that formula fed babies have lesser immunity than breast fed babies?
Will replacing a breast feed with formula feed (hygeinic conditions maintained) affect a baby's immunity ?
Thank you!
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Yes, 100%, there are lot of factors in breast milk which improve immunity of a child. Most of these factors cannot be created artificially. So formula fed babies will be less immune than breastfed babies. Eg: lactoferrin, bile salt stimulated lipase, PABA, bifidus factor, poly amines, immunoglobulins etc.. especially the first coming milk called colostrum is rich in immunoglobulins.
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