Why is taurine CAS 107-35-7 added to infant milk powder?
There are two main sources of taurine in the human body, one is self-synthesis, and the other is dietary acquisition.
Infant formula milk powder, in order to be closer to the nutritional content of breast milk, or to supplement the nutrients that are not in breast milk but needed by the baby for growth, a variety of nutrients will be added to the formula. For example, the nutritious ingredients of the intelligence class include DHA, choline, taurine, linolenic acid, and so on.
Taurine, also known as taurocholine and taurine, is a sulfur-containing non-protein amino acid and is an amino acid necessary for human growth and development.
There are two main sources of taurine in the human body, one is self-synthesis, and the other is dietary acquisition. However, since the development of the enzyme synthesis system of infants is not yet mature, they cannot synthesize taurine by themselves, so they need to obtain it from the diet.
What are the benefits of taurine for baby growth?
1. Promote the development of brain nerves
2. Promote vision development
3. Improve immunity
4. Enhance memory
5. Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia
According to relevant standards, when choosing milk powder, you can pay attention to the content of taurine in milk powder. It is recommended that the content of taurine in every 100ml of infant milk powder should not be less than 0.16mg.