The influence of the position of palmitate in infant formula triacylglycerols on health outcomes

The purpose of this review is to discuss recent studies reporting on the influence of the position of palmitic acid in triacylglycerols in infant formula and relevant animal studies. Earlier experiments in rodents show that a diet with a higher proportion of palmitate at the sn-2 position of triacylglycerols improves dietary fat and calcium absorption compared to a diet with a lower sn-2 palmitate content. A high sn-2 palmitate diet increased fecal short chain fatty acids, reduced gut inflammation in a colitis model, and altered tissue endocannabinoid concentrations in laboratory rodents.
Source: Nutrition Research - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research