Can adults drink baby milk powder? Adult college entrance examination

Many people think that baby milk powder must be particularly nutritious, so some people who are unwell want to drink baby milk powder to absorb more nutrients, but they are not sure whether it is good for adults to drink baby milk powder. Can adults fully absorb it? Will it cause any harm to the body? Moreover, baby milk powder is also very expensive. Let’s introduce whether adults can drink baby milk powder?

Although infant milk powder is particularly nutritious, its nutrition is also aimed at babies. The effect of drinking it for adults is not as good, and some adults are also lactose intolerant, so it is not recommended to buy it specifically. If there is a baby at home and the baby can't finish the drink, adults can still drink it without any harm.

Adults can still drink infant formula, but the nutrition is not as good as expected. Because the main ingredients of infant milk powder are formulated to simulate the ingredients of human breast milk. Since the baby's liver and kidney functions are immature, the protein and calcium content in breast milk is about one-third that of cow's milk. The protein content in breast milk is only about 1.2%, while high-quality milk is more than 3.0%. For adults, the protein content in breast milk is too low to provide sufficient nutritional benefits like pure cow's milk. Infant milk powder simulates the protein concentration in breast milk, so its protein content is also much lower than ordinary milk powder.

As for the various vitamins and trace elements added to infant milk powder? That’s very simple. If you need multiple vitamins, iron and zinc, just take the vitamin and mineral complex preparation directly. The price is cheap, and the supply can be higher than that of infants. More is added to milk powder.

In short, it is really uneconomical for adults to buy baby milk powder specifically. But of course, if there happens to be a baby at home and the baby milk powder is not finished, it is not a bad idea for adults to drink it for fear of wasting it. Try drinking a small amount first, don't make it too strong. If you have a strong ability to digest lactose and don’t feel any discomfort, you can gradually increase the amount you drink. If you really feel uncomfortable, don't force it to drink. You can use the milk powder for cooking, such as making pancakes, or put it in soup, porridge, or paste. After diluting it before eating it, lactose intolerance will be less likely to occur.

The above introduction is about whether adults can drink infant milk powder. I hope it will be helpful to people who want to use infant milk powder to supplement nutrition. If adults want enough nutrition, they should switch to other foods that are more suitable for adults.