Alimentum and EleCare by Similac* are the first and only infant Food for Special Medical Purposes (iFSMP) in the UK to contain 2'-FL†1, which has proven benefits on the gut and systemic immune responses‡2-4.
Alimentum and EleCare by Similac* are the first and only infant Food for Special Medical Purposes (iFSMP) in the UK to contain 2'-FL†1, which has proven benefits on the gut and systemic immune responses‡2-4.
* Breastfeeding is best for infants and is recommended for as long as possible during infancy. Alimentum and EleCare are infant formulas for special medical purposes and should only be used under the recommendation or guidance of a healthcare professional.
† The 2'-FL (2'-fucosyllactose) used in this formula is biosynthesised and structurally identical to the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2'-FL, found in most mothers' breast milk.
‡ Studies conducted in healthy-term infants consuming standard infant formula (Similac) with 2’-FL, compared to control formula without 2’-FL
References:
1. MIMS August 2020 2. Reverri EJ, et al. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1346. 3. Marriage BJ, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015;61(6):649–658. 4. Goehring KC, et al. J Nutr. 2016;146(12):2559–2566.
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