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SMA White Can

What is SMA White*?

SMA White is a second-stage, nutritionally complete, casein-dominant infant milk, suitable from birth onwards. 

It is specially made with a balance of milk proteins that is different from the composition of SMA Gold*.

The protein composition of SMA White contains 80% casein and 20% whey. This difference means that the protein is less soluble, which may help hungrier bottle-fed babies.

As with all SMA infant formulas, SMA White contains the right balance of nutrients for healthy growth, development and immunity.

SMA White – helping to delay weaning

  • Studies have reported slower gastric emptying in infants fed casein-based formulae,1-4 which may help delay weaning until the recommended time
  • Contains a pure vegetable source of LCPs in the same form as breast milk, for improved brain and eye development 5-7
  • Contains nucleotides, which are involved in developing the immune system 8,9
  • Suitable when moving from a first-stage infant milk or to complement breast feeding

References:
1. Billeaud C et al. Gastric emptying in infants with or without gastro-oesophageal reflux according to the type of milk. Eur Jour Clin Nutr 1990; 44: 577-583.

2. Khoshoo V et al. Incidence of Gastroesophageal Reflux with whey and casein based formulas in infants and in children with severe neurological impairement. J Ped Gastroent and Nutr 1996; 22: 48-55.

3. Tolia V et al. Gastric emptying using three different formula in infants with gastroesophageal reflux. J Ped Gastroent and Nutr 1992; 15: 297-301.

4. Fried MD et al. Decrease in gastric emptying time and episodes of regurgitation in children with spastic quadriplegia fed a whey-based formula. Jour Pediat 1992; 120: 569-572.

5. Vanderhoof J, Gross S, et al. Evaluation of a Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplemented Formula on Growth, Tolerance, and Plasma Lipids in Preterm Infants up to 48 Weeks Postconceptional Age. J Ped Gastroent and Nutr 1999; 29: 318-326

6. Gibson RA, Makrides M, et al. A Randomized Trial of Arachidonic Acid Dose in Formulas Containing Docosahexaenoic Acid in Term Infants. Essential Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids: Invited papers from The Fourth International Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. July 20 -24, 1997: 147-153.

7. Morris G, Moorcroft J, et al. A novel infant formula milk with added long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids from single-cell sources: a study of growth, satisfaction and health. Eur Jour Clin Nutr 2000; 54: 883-886.

8. Carver JD et al. Dietary nucleotide effects upon immune function in infants. Pediatrics 1991; 88: 359-363

9. Carver JD. Dietary nucleotide effects on the immune and gastrointestinal systems. Acta Paediatr Supp 1999; 430: 83-88

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Breast feeding is best for babies.  Infant milks are intended to replace breast milk when mothers do not breast feed.  Good maternal nutrition is important for the preparation and maintenance of breast feeding. Introducing partial bottle feeding may have a negative effect on breast feeding and reversing a decision not to breast feed is difficult.  You should always seek the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist on the need for and proper method of use of infant milks and on all matters of infant feeding.  Infant milk should always be prepared and used as directed.  Unnecessary or improper use of infant milk may present a health hazard.  Social and financial implications should be considered when selecting a method of infant feeding.

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