Similac is an infant formula by Abbott Nutrition. It can be a supplement or alternative to breastfeeding for an infant.
Similac provides essential protein, minerals, and other nutrients to support an infant’s growth. The formulas have no artificial growth hormones. The dairy ingredients used in Similac formulas come from cows that are not been treated with artificial growth hormones.
Similac formulas are the first and only formulas with Human Milk Oligosaccharide.
Human Milk Oligosaccharides are the 3rd most abundant solid component of breast milk after fat and carbohydrates. They feed beneficial bacteria in the gut, where 70% of the immune system exists. Hence, Similac helps strengthen the immune system to be more like the breastfed infant.
Similac is available as Similac Pro-Advance and Pro-Sensitive.
Content of the brands- Per 100 g Protein 10.6 g, fat 28.1 g [monounsaturated fatty acid 10.98 g, polyunsaturated fatty acid 6.81 g, linoleic acid 4.5 g, linolenic acid 0.45 g, arachidonic acid (AA) 112 mg, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 56 mg, saturated fatty acid 9.17 g, trans fatty acid 0.03 g], carbohydrate 52.8 g, FOS 1.6 g, taurine 29 mg, lutein 91 mcg, L-carnitine 7.5 mg, inositol 32 mg, vit A 453 mcg RE, β-carotene 61 mcg, vit D3 9.5 mcg, vit E 14.8 mg α-TE, vit K1 54 mcg, vit C 80 mg, folic acid 76 mcg, vit B1 (thiamine) 0.66 mg, vit B2 (riboflavin) 1.1 mg, vit B6 0.4 mg, vit B12 1.5 mcg, niacin 5 mg, pantothenic acid 2.6 mg, biotin 20 mcg, choline 80 mg, Na 144 mg, K 562 mg, Cl 350 mg, Ca 380 mg, P 224 mg, Mg 40 mg, Fe 5.4 mg, Zn 4.5 mg, manganese 100 mcg, copper 400 mcg, iodine 100 mcg, selenium 8.6 mcg, nucleotide equiv 57.6 mg. Energy: 512 kCal
Created in 1903, Abbott’s Nutrition is a division of Abbott, the global healthcare company. The passionate scientists and experts at Abbott Nutrition work hard to discover and develop nutrition formulas that better life for people of all ages. The goal of the company is to deliver nutrition products and education that meet the changing needs of families across the world. Abbott Nutrition makes products to help babies and children grow, that work to keep bodies strong, and that support the unique nutritional and therapeutic needs of adults.