MFGM Phospholipids

Nutiani MFGM Phospholipids

The Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) is a multi-nutrient that provides a unique balance of phospholipids, similar to the balance found in the brain. Over time, the phospholipids your brain relies on to support its structure and function decline. MFGM Phospholipids have clinically tested benefits show to support mental wellbeing, mobility, and cognitive development and function, naturally.

Buttermilk and whey protein sources

Heat stable (MFGM Phospholipids 100 only)

Halal, Kosher

Grass-fed, pasture raised milk source (NZ sources only)

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Supplements such as sachets
Ready-to-mix powdered beverages
Bars such as dough and granola
Ready-to-drink beverages
Cultured such as stirred and drinking yogurt
Bakery and batters such as pancake mixes
Confectionary and dessert such as ice cream, chocolate
Early Life Nutrition such as wet processing into paediatric applications for infants and young children
(with further heat treatment)

OUR CLINICALLY PROVEN BENEFITS

Focus: Supports attention span across ages, enhancing adult stress concentration and children's sustained attention^1-5
Memory: May support working memory and memory under stress in adults, and memory function in seniors^{2, 6-10}
Cognitive Development: Supports infant cognitive and language development, and child behavior patterns^11-16

Mood: Supports adult emotional regulation and positivity during challenges^{3,6, 17-19}
Stress Resilience: Supports stress coping for adults in high-pressure situations^1-3,6,18,19
Social Development: May reduce social anxiety and supports confidence in infants, particularly in early developmental stages²⁰

Muscle Health: Increases muscle strength and function in older adults with proper nutrition and exercise^21-23
Flexibility & Balance: May improve adult flexibility and balance in adults with proper nutrition and exercise^24-27
Agility & Coordination: May improve hand-eye coordination in infants and overall agility in older adults when combined with exercise^{25, 28-29}

the evidence

45%

Reduction in stress (compared to baseline) in adults with perceived stress over a 12-week clinical trial¹.

300+

MFGM contains over 300 different bioactive components - including various phospholipids, gangliosides, sphingomyelin and proteins.².

20%

We start to lose brain phospholipids from age 20 with as much as a 20% decline by the age of 80³.

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Why MFGM Phospholipids?

Expertise in Complex Lipid Research

Decades of expertise in dairy science. Over 80 publications on MFGM and its components.

Insight is Our Edge

Concepts developed to consumer needs and refined with consumer feedback. Optimized formulations and messaging to align with consumer demand and insight.

Flexible Formulation

Two sources offering formulation and processing flexibility. MFGM Phospholipids 100 is a Buttermilk Lipid Powder. MFGM Phospholipids 70 is a Whey Protein Phospholipids Concentrate.

Patented Benefits Across Life Stages

Fonterra has championed research and holds patents for MFGM health benefits positions, including adult mobility and infant cognitive and social-emotional development.

meet the experts

Alastair MacGibbon

Principal Research Scientist

Maher Fuad

Health & Nutrition Science Manager

Bertram Fong

Senior Research Scientist

Angela Rowan

Head of Innovation (Specialty & Powder Ingredients), Advanced Nutrition

Featured MFGM PHOSPHOLIPIDS SOLUTIONS

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Phospholipid Latte

With coffee extract and scientifically proven stress relieving phospholipids, this latte helps facilitate stress management and boost energy levels.

Mental Wellbeing

Phospholipids

Phospholipid & Protein Powder

A ready-to-mix powder that supports stress management and optimal physical performance.

Mental Wellbeing

Protein

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Frequently Asked Questions

Since 1950, over 2,000 scientific studies have explored the MFGM and its components. Fonterra has contributed over 80 publications to this body of research.

One of Fonterra’s recent publications resulted in a significant outcomes for mental wellbeing including significant reduction in stress in adults with perceived stress as well as a trend to improved anxiety.

The effect of supplementation with milk fat globule membrane on psychological health: A randomized clinical trial in healthy adults with moderate stress.

Our MFGM Phospholipids are backed by Fonterra’s 25 years of complex lipid research and 80+ scientific publications, ensuring proven benefits for brain and body health.

Our formulations are refined through consumer testing and market insights to deliver real-world results, from cognitive support to mobility enhancement.

With two versatile MFGM formats optimized for different applications and exclusive patent rights for mobility claims in leading markets, Nutiani offers unmatched flexibility and competitive differentiation.

*Some mobility positioning is patent protected. Utilisation of these positions in regionally dependent and should be reviewed for accessibility with account manager.
1. Boyle et al., 2019.

2. Yang et al., 2015.

3. Hellhammer et al., 2004.

4. Tanaka et al., 2013.

5. Xia et al., 2021.

6. Hellhammer et al., 2010.

7. Parker et al., 2011.

8. Calvo et al., 2023

9. Scholey et al., 2013.

10. Li et al., 2024.

11. Li et al., 2019.

12. Jaramillo-Ospina et al., 2023.

13. Algarin et al., 2024.

14. Veereman et al., 2012.

15.Tanaka et al., 2013.

16. Nieto-Ruiz et al., 2019.

17. Slykerman et al., 2024, .

18. Baumeister et al., 2008.

19. Benton et al., 2001.

18. Baumeister et al., 2008.

19. Benton et al., 2001.

20. Schneider et al., 2022, 2023.

21. Nakayama et al., 2024.

22. Minegishi et al., 2016.

23. Soga et al., 2015.

24. Daly et al., 2020.

25. Suzukamo et al., 2019.

26. Kokai et al., 2018.

27. Jyvakorpi et al., 2023.

28. Gurnida et al., 2012.

29. Deoni et al., 2024

30. Davies et al., 2023

31. Hamilton et al. 2007

32. Svennerholm et al 1997.

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OUR CLINICALLY PROVEN BENEFITS

the evidence

45%

300+