[2] Issues with the use of amino acid-based formula include its high cost and its unpalatable taste.
[3] Intake of amino-acid formula for healthy infants shows no advantage in growth.
The amino acids are in the simplest form, making it easy for the body to process and digest.
Amino acid-based formula may be considered hypoallergenic since it does not contain peptides that may trigger an immune response.
[1][6] It may also be used for other medical conditions requiring an amino acid-based diet, such as short bowel syndrome, and transition from parenteral to enteral nutrition.