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An Experimental Analysis of the Absorbance of Casein Protein in Breastmilk and Infant Formula
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casein to whey ratio, colorimeter, pepsin, nutritional tailoring, absorbance, infant formula, breastmilkAbstract
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Objective: To test the absorbance of casein protein by comparing two infant feeding methods: formula and breastmilk, in a healthy six-month-old infant. Hypothesis: Casein protein will be better absorbed through the feeding of breastmilk in a healthy six-month-old infant. Methods: Conducted an in vitro experiment testing casein absorbance using pepsin to simulate an infant’s stomach environment and a colorimeter test to get absorbance measurements. Result: There is a statistically insignificant amount of evidence that casein protein is better absorbed through the feeding of breastmilk and therefore, breastmilk can be used interchangeably with infant formula in strict regards to casein supplementation.
Key Terms: Casein to whey ratio, colorimeter, pepsin, nutritional tailoring, absorbance, infant formula, breastmilk
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