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Infants who consume synbiotic-supplemented organic formula have softer stools, increased bowel movement frequency, and reduced bloating and burping—mirroring the gastrointestinal benefits seen in breastfed infants.
According to the findings of a trial led by Xiaoyang Sheng et al., an organic infant formula enriched with synbiotics—specifically Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis BB-12® and prebiotics DiGenix®—may support healthier digestion and gut function in infants, offering a promising alternative to breastfeeding.
This randomized controlled trial involved 75 healthy, full-term infants aged 30 to 120 days. Participants were evenly divided into 3 groups: exclusively breastfed, fed with a standard organic cow’s milk-based formula, or fed with the same organic formula enhanced with BB-12® and DiGenix®. Over 4 pediatric follow-up visits—conducted at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days prior to the introduction of solid foods—researchers monitored gastrointestinal health, growth parameters, sleep patterns, and tolerance.
Key findings:
This trial is among the first to compare a synbiotic-enriched organic formula with both breastfeeding and standard organic formula. The inclusion of BB-12®—a well-researched probiotic—and DiGenix® prebiotics appears to promote a gut microbiota profile more aligned with that of breastfed infants. As parents increasingly seek natural and science-backed options for infant nutrition, this study provides reassuring evidence that advanced organic formulas can deliver tangible health benefits—commencing in the earliest days of life.
Functional Foods in Health and Disease
Synbiotic-supplemented organic formula enhances infant gut health: a randomized controlled trial
Xiaoyang Sheng et al.
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