Re: Martek Biosciences, Infant Formula and the Toxic Solvent Hexane - a NaturalNews Investigation

When has elongation and desaturation of precursor fatty acids found in diet beome “inefficient” at supplying natural DHA and ARA to a developing infant? When the manufacturers found a marketing gimmick and scare tactic aimed at vulnerable women whom choose or need to formula feed. These women should not feel guilty about formula feeding or force fed junk scientific claims. The reason that the body makes these fatty acids in a tightly regulated manner is because they are very powerful. All of a sudden natural synthesis is an unefficient process that needs to be corrected by supplementation of structurally altered sources of these powerful bioactive fatty acids.We don’t understand how these structural differences may affect development.What we do know is that these structural changes have been made to palmitic acid used in infants formulas since the 1980’s. This has caused insoluble soap formation and malabsorption which in turn caused constipation and other digestive issues. Palmitic acid is critical for S-acylation of proteins. In short, palmitic acid binds to proteins and activates and deactivates signaling. This process is critical for virtually every process involved with brain development.Knowing this, infant formula manufacturers use synthetic fatty acid triacylglycerols because they are cost effective. When you alter natural sources of fatty acids you will alter metabolism as well.Junk in,junk out.Since these fatty acids are critical for proper neuronal and digestive development, you may alter this as well.Since these changes in sources of fat have been incorporated into infant formulas there has been a steady increase in infant related health issues-allergies, food intolerances ,digestive issues and cognive impairments. Infant formulas today are utilizing synthetic and very powerful long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Their false benefits cannot be confirmed and long term effects are unknown. There is no shortage of “experts” that will try to convince you that DHA/ARA infant formulas are safe and beneficial. Not one of these experts fully understands long term effects or cellular changes made to lipid metabolism-Not One!-Infants today are part of the largest experiment ever conducted with serious reports of adverse events being ignored. Don’t worry,if your infant doesn’t tolerate these synthetic fatty acids there are a plethora of specialty formulas now available or a prescription for an acid reducer that may help. If your infant suffers from serious digestive issues try using a NON-DHA/ARA formula first.It has seemed to work for hundreds of other infants. Tweet