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Key Nutrients :

SMA Gold Prem bottle

All the right nutrients in the right amounts

SMA Gold Prem* is specially formulated to contain the extra protein, energy and other nutrients bottle-fed preterm babies need to grow and thrive.

  • Carbohydrates
  • Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs)
  • Protein
  • Calcium and Phosphorus

Carbohydrate blend

  • SMA Gold Prem is low in lactose (50% of total carbohydrate) – easier to digest.1,2
  • 50% of total carbohydrate as maltodextrin – does not impair mineral absorption.3
  • Higher percentage of maltodextrin reduces osmolality and may lower associated risk of necrotizing enterocolitis.1

Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (LCPs)

  • SMA Gold Prem contains appropriate levels of LCPs that are well tolerated by preterm infants.4
  • LCPs from a pure vegetable source.

Protein

  • SMA Gold Prem has a whey:casein ratio of 60:40
  • Contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 kcal – appropriate for catch-up growth in preterm infants.1
  • Increased protein - beneficial for bone mineralisation.5

Calcium and Phosphorus

  • SMA Gold Prem has increased calcium and phosphorus levels clinically proven to increase bone mineralisation.5
  • Low dietary mineral intake is recognised as a risk factor in metabolic bone disease.5

Did you know

The high quality LCPs in SMA Gold Prem* are from a pure vegetable source.

References:
1. Tsang RC et al. (Eds) Nutrition of the preterm infant: scientific basis and practical guidelines, 2nd Edition. Cincinnati, Ohio: Digital Educational Publishing Inc; 2005.

2. Klein CJ. Nutrient requirements for preterm infant formulas. American Society for Nutritional Sciences 2002; 1395-1549.

3. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, 5th edition. Elk Grove Village, Ill: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2004.

4. Vanderhoof J et al. Evaluation of a long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplement formula on growth, tolerance and plasma lipids in preterm infants up to 48 weeks postconceptional age. J Ped Gastroenterol Nutr 1999; 29: 318-326.

5. Lapillone A et al. Bone mineralisation and growth are enhanced in preterm infants fed an isocaloric, nutrient enriched preterm formula through term.  Am J Clin Nutr 2004; 80: 1595-1603.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Breast milk is best for babies.   SMA Gold Prem is a special formula designed for the particular nutritional requirements of low birthweight infants who are not solely fed breast milk. This product must be used under medical supervision. 

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