CONTENT OF INFANT FORMULA FOR BABIES Often find milk formula ads on television? Hmm, the answer is definitely very, very often. Infant formula is indeed is one of the products of baby needs the most widely promoted on television. His name is also advertising, so any brand of milk formula surely accentuate and content of infant formulas favor him.
AN EXPLANATION OF EACH CONTENT OF INFANT FORMULAS
Sometimes, the content of these additional infant formula is mentioned without explanation that enough of the functions of such content. Well, the following additional content that we often encounter and perhaps we need to understand.
- AA (arachidonic acid) or also known as AHA or FIG. This is an element that plays an important role in the formation of brain tissue so it is conducive to the development of the baby's brain. Content of infant formulas is also present in breast milk and is often referred to as substances that help a baby's intelligence. In addition to helping intelligence, AA/AHA/ARA can also stimulate the development of a useful eye nerve to the sense of sight.
- DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Almost the same as AA/AHA/FIG, then DHA also serves helped brain development and the sense of sight. The body of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recommends the content of infant formulas of AA and DHA especially for babies born prematurely.
- La (linoleic acid). La is a very useful fatty acids for brain development and mental infants. The function of LA in line with the content of the previous formula i.e. AA and DHA.
- FOS (fructo oligo sakarida) and GOS (galakto sakarida oligo). The function of FOS and GOS is to improve the immune system, increase the amount of good bacteria, and limit the number of pathogenic bacteria that are not good. FOS and GOS are used so that the baby's digestive system is getting better and healthier. According to a research levels of FOS and GOS in comparison with a 1:9 can keep baby's digestive health.
- Beta karotene and Lactoferin. Beta karotene and lactoferrin, which is the content of infant formulas that act as anti oxidants as well as to increase durability and immunity of the body.
- Kolin. This is part of the B vitamins. Functions of kolin is to prevent the cell membrane in order not easily leaked or brittle, so rejuvenation process went well. The brain requires kolin to rejuvenate or renew their cells.
- Prebiotik. Prebiotik is an important element in the formula. The function prebiotik is perfecting the digestive system of infants as well as in order to avoid baby constipation.
- Omega 3 and Omega 6. Omega 3 fatty acids and omega 6 is a type of polyunsaturated fat can not be generated with our bodies. According to some experts, the content of infant formulas of omega 3 and omega 6 has functions that are related. Omega 3 and omega 6 are useful for maintaining healthy hair, skin, nails, hormones, and prevents cell damage. The intake of omega 3 and omega 6 must be balanced.
Finally, in the market supply lots brand of milk formula. And the content of his formula is very may vary between brands that one with other brands. The difference in content is of course especially influential in terms of price. Although basically the content of infant formulas have nearly equivalent.
In each country the circulation formula is regulated by very strict. In Indonesia the circulation as well as the content of infant formulas strictly supervised by the food and drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM).
Choosing infant formula for babies do not based on a well-known brand, the price is expensive, especially because the affected advertisement on television. Do not also select the formula because it follows the milk used relatives or neighbors for example. Why? A good formula because the fact is that best fits with the objective conditions of each baby.
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