Can mothers drink formula milk? Can adults drink baby milk powder?

Formula milk is specially designed for newborns. Today, let's talk about whether adults can drink formula milk. Many mothers will stock up on foreign milk bottles for their babies. It would be a pity if they stock up too much and cause waste. Therefore, many parents would like to know whether they can drink it themselves. Let's answer this question for you.

Can mothers drink formula milk?

There is no need for adults to drink baby formula

Baby formula is usually very expensive, so drinking it directly is not cost-effective. In addition, we know that the main ingredients of baby formula are simulated breast milk ingredients, so from the perspective of protein supplementation, drinking baby formula is not as good as drinking ordinary milk powder.

If the baby cannot finish the milk powder, parents can drink it, but there is no need to pick out baby milk powder specifically for adults to drink.

Can adults drink baby formula?

It is not surprising that children cannot eat adult food, but adults cannot eat children's food either? As we all know, infant formula provides almost all the nutrition for babies, and the nutrition is quite rich and comprehensive. Therefore, everyone would think that one cup of formula can provide comprehensive nutrition and increase satiety, so it is not an excellent nutritional supplement or weight loss product for adults? This is definitely a big misunderstanding!

First of all, it is generally difficult for adults to accept the taste of infant formula, which has a strong fishy smell and is even difficult to swallow.

Secondly, when adults drink infant formula, it will cause gastrointestinal discomfort. This is a digestive disorder caused by the imbalance between the proportion of milk powder ingredients and the nutritional needs of adults. The protein content in infant formula is about 1/3 of that in fresh milk, and the lactose content is very high. The main source of energy for infants comes from lactose, and the stomach and intestines have a strong ability to digest lactose, but a weak ability to digest protein. On the contrary, adults are far less capable of digesting lactose than infants, and they mainly need to supplement protein and vitamins. Therefore, when adults drink infant formula with a high lactose content, not only will they not absorb enough nutrients, but they will also suffer from "indigestion" of lactose, which manifests as symptoms such as abdominal distension and diarrhea.

Is it harmful for pregnant women to drink baby milk powder?

The lactose content in infant formula is much higher than that in ordinary milk powder. The lactase activity of adults is not as high as that of infants. Since the lactose content in infant formula is extremely high, infants will not have diarrhea after drinking infant formula, but adults will be more likely to have lactose intolerance after drinking it than drinking ordinary milk. Postpartum mothers are weaker and if they have diarrhea again, it will affect their recovery. Therefore, it is not recommended for postpartum mothers to drink infant formula.