The SHOCKING Truth About Baby Formula Ingredients | TUH #138

6 Feb 2025 · 9 min
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YouTube podcast episode (Ultimate Human Podcast, host Gary Breher) examining differences between U.S. and European infant formulas. The speaker warns that many U.S. formulas use ingredients—high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), added sucrose, soy protein isolate (phytoestrogens), palm oil, carrageenan, and artificial additives—that he links to metabolic, hormonal, digestive, and developmental risks. European formulas are described as having stricter regulations, preferring lactose, dairy-based proteins, and avoiding certain additives. The episode cites a 2021 study associating added sugars in infant formula with rapid infant weight gain and gives parents practical advice (choose lactose-based formulas, prefer USDA/EU organic certification, avoid HFCS/Maltodextrin and hexane-extracted oils, look for probiotics/prebiotics, consult a pediatrician).

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