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. 2019 Jan 6;11(1):103.
doi: 10.3390/nu11010103.

Effects on Fatty Acid Metabolism of a New Powdered Human Milk Fortifier Containing Medium-Chain Triacylglycerols and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Preterm Infants

Wolfgang Bernhard  1 , Christian F Poets  2 , Axel R Franz  3   4
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Effects on Fatty Acid Metabolism of a New Powdered Human Milk Fortifier Containing Medium-Chain Triacylglycerols and Docosahexaenoic Acid in Preterm Infants

Wolfgang Bernhard et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

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Keywords: arachidonic acid; breast milk; docosahexaenoic acid; linoleic acid; milk supplements; preterm infant nutrition.

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Conflict of interest statement

Based on current and previous work of this group, the University of Tuebingen, Medical Faculty, submitted a patent application for the combined administration of choline, ARA and DHA for prevention of developmental disorders associated with very preterm birth. The inventors of said patent application (W.B., A.R.F.) and all other authors indicate that they do not have any conflict of interest to disclose.

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