Long-term growth and neurodevelopment of extremely preterm infants randomized to fortified human milk diets enriched with a protein supplement

Protein-enriched fortified milk diets after the first 2 postnatal weeks do not appear to significantly affect long-term growth or the likelihood of surviving without neurodevelopmental impairment in infants born extremely preterm. Further research is needed to determine the optimal timing for introducing protein-enriched fortified milk diets. More randomized clinical trials with extended follow-up data are essential to provide evidence-based guidance for clinical practice. Category of Study: Clinical.