Nutrient Information

2'FL-HMO

What it is: (2'-Fucosyllactose human milk oligosaccharide) 2’FL is the most abundant HMO in human milk. 2´FL in infant formulas is not delivered from human or bovine milk. It is biotechnologically synthesized and is similar to the form of the 2’-FL HMO found in breast milk.

Why it's important: 2’-FL HMO helps feed the beneficial bacteria naturally present in your baby’s tummy and helps in supporting immune system and gut health.

ARA

What it is: (Arachidonic acid) A type of omega-6 fatty acid formed by the synthesis of linoleic acid which is naturally found in breast milk.

Why it's important: ARA (together with DHA) plays a role in eye development and is important for promoting brain structure and function.

BB-12

What it is: (Bifidobacterium lactis strain) A type of friendly gut bacteria widely consumed in the form of probiotic yogurt.

Why it's important for your baby: BB-12 supports a healthy gut and developing immune system.

Biotin

What it is: An important part of enzymes in the body that break down substances like fats, carbohydrates, and others.

Why it's important for your baby: Biotin aids in metabolism and helps the body's cells produce energy.

Calcium

What it is: An essential mineral that makes up teeth and bones. It also helps keep blood flow, muscle movement and the nervous system working correctly.

Why it's important for your baby: Calcium is a key nutrient during pregnancy, because it supports bone development. The baby will steal calcium from mom's stores of the mineral if mom doesn't consume enough, which is why it is necessary to up the dosage during pregnancy.

Choline

What it is: A nutrient found in breast milk. Choline is often grouped with B vitamins as part of the vitamin B complex.

Why it's important for your baby: In the womb, babies obtain choline from their mothers. The nutrient is important for brain cell function, overall brain development, and cell membrane structure.

DHA

What it is: (docosahexaenoic acid) An omega-3 fatty acid naturally produced in small quantities by our bodies. DHA needs to be taken through dietary sources such as fish and other seafood. It is also found in breast milk.

Why it's important for your baby: DHA is important for brain development during pregnancy and early childhood. It is also linked to improved heart health, better vision, and reduced inflammatory response.

Folate

What it is: The natural form of vitamin B9 and can be found in foods like leafy green vegetables and citrus fruits, but it may be hard to rely on diet alone to get the right amount needed for you and your growing baby.

Why it's important for your baby: Folate supports your baby's brain and spinal cord. Folate plays a key role in healthy cell formation, growth, and reproduction, and helps build genetic material.

Folic Acid

What it is: The synthetic form of folate.

Why it's important for your baby: It is a B vitamin used to produce new cells such as skin, hair and nails. Folic acid is one of the important vitamin supplements pregnant women should take. It aids in the formation of the neural tube of the fetus. Proper formation helps avoid birth defects in the spine or brain.

GOS

What it is: (Galacto-oligosaccharides) A type of prebiotic.

Why it's important for baby: GOS support the growth of healthy bacteria in the colon.

Inositol

What it is: (pronounced: "in-NAH-sit-all") The third-most abundant free carbohydrate found in breast milk. It's also found at high amounts in colostrum and mature breast milk and may play a role in brain development.

Why it's important for your baby: Inositol, like DHA, is also a building block of the brain. Emerging science is uncovering the important role inositol may play in health brain development in infants.

Iodine

What it is: An essential mineral that our bodies naturally produce.

Why it's important for your baby: Pregnant women need more iodine in their systems to help support healthy brain development in their baby. Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, directly affecting the brain, as well as the muscles, heart, kidneys, and pituitary gland.

Iron

What it is: A mineral that the body needs for growth and development.

Why it's important for your baby: Iron's main purpose is to carry oxygen in the hemoglobin of red blood cells throughout the body so cells can produce energy. Babies and children need iron to help support brain development.

LGG

What it is: (a brand of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) A type of friendly bacteria that is found in your intestines. It is the world’s best documented probiotic strain and has been used in food and dietary supplements since 1990.

Why it's important for your baby: LGG culture has been studied in both infants and children with results showing an increase in beneficial gut bacteria and lower risk for respiratory infection and diarrhea.

Lactoferrin

What it is: (pronounced: "lak-toe-FAIR-in) One of the main proteins found in human breast milk.

Why it's important for your baby: Clinical studies have shown this protein's ability to support immune health for infants and toddlers.

Magnesium

What it is: A mineral that plays a role in a variety of essential bodily functions.

Why it's important for your baby: The body uses magnesium to normalize blood pressure, keep bones strong, and maintain a healthy heart rhythm.

Manganese

What it is: A trace mineral that is present in tiny amounts in the body. It is found mostly in bones, the liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

Why it's important for your baby: Manganese plays a role in metabolism and blood clotting and aids in your baby’s development of organs, bones, and connective tissue.

MFGM Components

What it is: (Milk Fat Globule Membrane) Found in every drop of breast milk and is a building block of the brain. Specifically, MFGM is a naturally occurring membrane that surrounds the fat droplets in breast milk.

Why it's important for your baby: MFGM components are a building block of baby’s brain.

Niacin

What it is: A nutrient, also known as Vitamin B3, used by the body to convert food into energy.

Why it's important for your baby: Niacin supports a healthy nervous system, digestion, and skin.

PDX

What it is: (polydextrose) A dietary fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria throughout the large intestine. It can be found in foods such as baked goods, nutrition bars, and yogurt.

Why it's important for baby: The patented combination of GOS and PDX is shown to increase immune-supporting gut bacteria. They work in tandem throughout the large intestine to foster the growth of good bacteria and promote gut health.

Potassium

What it is: A macro-mineral that supports some of the body's main processes.

Why it's important for baby: Potassium helps control electrical functionality of the heart and other muscles.

Prebiotics

What it is: A form of dietary fiber prevalent in many high-fiber foods, including bananas and whole grains.

Why it's important for your baby: Prebiotics support your baby's gut and immune health by stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria found in the gut.

Probiotics

What it is: Foods or supplements that have living microorganisms often called "friendly bacteria." They can help change the bacteria balance in the gut, adding to the population of healthy microbes.

Why it's important for your baby: Probiotics are naturally found in breast milk and help babies develop a healthy gut microbiome.

Riboflavin

What it is: A nutrient that is necessary for tissue function, respiration, and metabolism.

Why it's important for your baby: Riboflavin is essential for your baby's bone, muscle, and nerve development.

Selenium

What it is: A trace mineral, which means that the body only needs a small amount of it. It is found naturally in foods or as a supplement.

Why it's important for your baby: Selenium is an essential component of various enzymes and proteins that contribute to a healthy immune system and proper thyroid function.

Sodium

What it is: A mineral found in many foods most commonly associated with salt when present as sodium chloride.

Why it's important for your baby: Sodium is important for maintaining the water balance in the body, regulating blood volume, and ensuring proper cell and tissue function.

Thiamin

What it is: (also known as Vitamin B-1) A nutrient that aids in metabolism and allows for normal function of the nervous system and muscles.

Why it's important for your baby: Thiamin helps turn the foods a child eats into energy and is critical to your health.

Vitamin A

What it is: A nutrient that aids in the baby's cell growth and division. Baby's double their birth weight by about 5 months old. Vitamin A supports that rapid growth.

Why it's important for your baby: Vitamin A helps combat infections. It also helps keep skin, hair, vision and the immune system stay healthy.

Vitamin B6

What it is: A component of several enzymes that aid in protein metabolism.

Why it's important for your baby: Vitamin B6 assists in breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, and supports immune function and brain health.

Vitamin B12

What it is: A vitamin tasked with helping to keep your nerves and blood cells healthy.

Why it's important for your baby: Vitamin B12 supports neurological function in babies. B12 is mostly found in meat, fish, dairy and eggs.

Vitamin C

What it is: A nutrient, also known as ascorbic acid, that your body needs to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and collagen in bones.

Why it's important for your baby: Vitamin C is important for your child’s general health and immune system.

Vitamin D

What it is: A nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones.

Why it's important for your baby: Vitamin D can help regulate babies’ immune and respiratory function. Babies and toddlers need Vitamin D for healthy growth and development.

Vitamin E

What it is: A nutrient that's important to vision, reproduction, and the health of your blood, brain and skin.

Why it's important for your baby: Vitamin E fosters your baby’s eye development.

Vitamin K

What it is: A group of fat-soluble vitamins.

Why it's important for your baby: Vitamin K is essential in blood clotting, bone metabolism and maintaining healthy blood calcium amounts.

Zinc

What it is: Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning that the body only needs small amounts.

Why it's important for your baby: Zinc is necessary for the baby's DNA and other cell development during pregnancy. It also supports the immune system of the mother and helps to avoid and manage infections.

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