Probiotic infant formula introduced in US
Nestle Nutrition announced the launch of a new infant formula, Good Start Natural Cultures, containing probiotics (beneficial bacteria) that promote a healthy immune system. This is the first infant formula offered in the US containing probiotics [more].
According to the manufacturer, formula-fed infants have less of the “good” bifidobacteria, than is found in the intestinal flora of breastfed infants, which many experts credit for their overall good health. The Good Start Natural Cultures formula contains the bacterium Bifidobacterium lactis and is designed to help formula-fed infants achieve higher levels of beneficial bacteria and improve the microflora balance in the gastrointestinal tract.
Goat milk-based infant formula: What pediatricians need to know
March 5th 2024Historically, the AAP-approved options for infant formula sold in the United States were cow-milk-based, soy milk-based, or specialty infant formulas. Goat milk-based infant formulas have been used for decades worldwide, but only recently entered the US formula market.
