Aspartic and malic acid inhibition of beta-glucuronidase

摘要

Disclosed herein are infant dietary supplements containing L-aspartic and/or L-malic acid. The supplements are designed to inhibit beta-glucuronidase activity in breast feeding babies, and thereby suppress serum bilirubin levels and the incidence of neonate jaundice. In one form L-aspartic acid is mixed with human breast milk and fed to the neonate on the same schedule that breast feeding would otherwise normally occur. In another form the L-aspartic acid is delivered in an aqueous solution supplemented with sodium and potassium.