The body uses protein to build, maintain, and repair tissues, as well as produce enzymes, hormones, and antibodies. The protein ingredients most often found in Similac milk-based formulas are nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate from cow’s milk.
All baby formulas contain a blend of different fats or oils that provide important fatty acids (like DHA) for brain and eye development. About 50% of the calories in breast milk and infant formulas come from fat.
Because Similac formulas have no palm olein oil, our oil blends are designed to support excellent calcium absorption for strong bones.
Lutein and beta-carotene are carotenoids naturally found in breast milk that are also added to many Similac formulas. Lutein provides support for your little one’s eye development.
Carbohydrates are an important energy source that fuels the body’s normal day-to-day activities. Babies, especially, need carbohydrates to help them grow and gain weight.
Lactose is the carbohydrate found in breast milk and in many cow's milk protein-based infant formulas. Similac formulas for babies with sensitive tummies due to lactose sensitivity have a different carbohydrate blend.
A large part of our immune system is in our gut. Introducing ingredients like prebiotics that feed good bacteria found in our gut can help support gut health.
Select Similac formulas include the prebiotic 2′-FL HMO.* This prebiotic is structurally identical to the 2′-FL HMO found in breast milk. Similac formulas may also contain the prebiotics fructooligosaccharides (FOS) or galactooligosaccharides (GOS).
Our Similac® 360 Total Care® and Similac® 360 Total Care® Sensitive formulas have our exclusive blend of 5 of the most abundant HMO prebiotics found in breast milk: 2′-FL, 3-FL, LNT, 3′-SL, and 6′-SL. These formulas have our closest prebiotic blend to that in breast milk.
Baby formulas have vitamins babies need to regulate the processes in their bodies. Here are some vitamins and how they support your baby’s growth:
Healthy bones, teeth, and nails are built with the help of minerals. Baby formulas contain many minerals, but these are some of the common minerals you hear about and how they support the growth of your little one:
OptiGRO is our exclusive blend of DHA, lutein, and vitamin E— these important ingredients are also found in breast milk.
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* Human milk oligosaccharide; not from human milk.
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Learn more about our ingredients, as well as breastfeeding and formula feeding in our Frequently Asked Questions.
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