Question
My constitution is weak, and I gave birth prematurely due to umbilical cord twisting. What kind of formula should premature infants consume?
Answer
For premature infants, formula should be specially formulated for them, offering high nutritional value. Most existing infant formula formulas are based on the composition of breast milk, with slight differences in the ratios of certain nutrients. Among them, α-lactalbumin is particularly important, accounting for about 27% of breast milk protein, more than a quarter, while it only accounts for 4% in cow’s milk. α-lactalbumin is listed as one of the important indicators for assessing formula quality, as it is most similar to breast milk protein and retains many of the advantages of breast milk protein.