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Similac Soy Formulas
Similac 132
Similac 202
Similac 242
Similac 272
Similac with Iron 202
Similac with Iron 242Similac Natural Care Human Milk Fortifier2
Similac PM 60/402
Similac Special Care 202
Similac Special Care 242
Similac Special Care with Iron 242
Similac Soy Infant formulas are used to supply
all or part of the nutrients infants need for growth and
development. These formulas are used by the body for energy
and to form substances for normal body functions.
The amount and type of nutrients contained in infant formulas
are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA also regulates the manufacturing process, labeling,
and recall procedure for infant formulas.
Infant formulas are available without a prescription. However,
they should only be used under medical supervision. They
are available in the following forms:
Infant Formulas, Soy-based (for infants allergic to milk
but not to soy)
Oral concentrate (U.S. and Canada)
Oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
Powder for oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
Cow's Milk or Soy Formula?
The main alternative to cow's milk formula is soy formula.
About 20percent of the formula sold in the United States
is soy. "Lactose intolerance is probably the biggest
reason to switch to soy formula," says William J. Klish,
M.D., chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee
on Nutrition.
Soy Formula Nutrition and Ingredients
The carbohydrates in most soy formulas are sucrose and
corn syrup, which are easily digested and absorbed by infants.
However, soy is not as good a protein source as cow's milk.
Also, babies don't absorb some minerals, such as calcium,
as efficiently from soy formulas. Therefore, according to
the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Healthy full-term
infants should be given soy formula only when medically
necessary."
For a child who can't tolerate cow's milk protein, Klish
recommends the use of hydrolyzed-protein formula. Although
hydrolyzed-protein formulas are made from cow's milk, the
protein has been broken up into its component parts. Essentially,
it's been predigested, which decreases the likelihood of
an allergic reaction.
Courtesy of FDA.gov
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