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A new generation of baby milks.
Now enriched with HMO
We know, there is nothing better for your baby than your breast milk. But sometimes breastfeeding is just not possible. This is where baby milks come into play. Enriching these formula milks with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) bring them closer to the role model of mother nature.
HMOs are the third largest nutrient compound in breast milk
They have many scientifically-proven benefits. [1]
- Balance the intestinal flora
- Block pathogenic bacteria in the gut
- Help the intestine and mucosa to mature
- Support the normal development of the immune system
- Promote the natural brain development
What makes HMO so special?
You can already tell by the name – human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) – that these unique building blocks are only found in human breast milk. They do not exist anywhere else in nature in this form.
But, thanks to a complex technique, it has become possible to produce exact replicates of some of the most important HMOs so that they can be added to baby milks. During the last years, HMOs form a huge field of research, with 2FL being the most abundant and researched among them and therefore is approved for the manufacture of baby foods.
Every baby grows day by day and all the while their nutritional needs are changing with them. HMOs have a unique role in babies´ nutrition especially during the first year of life. [1] However HMOs content in breast milk gradually decreases over time. [2] Once a baby becomes more active and starts to explore new foods, other nutrients become more important for babies' further development, such as dietary fibres and vitamins. [3]
Benefits of 2FL
Addition of 2FL to infant formula has been widely tested and approved – and has many beneficial effects for your baby.[4]
2FL supports gut and immune system. It has prebiotic function.[4]
Scientific research shows that 2FL promotes the beneficial growth of bifidobacteria and lactobacillus bacteria.[4]
Thanks to 2FL, the intestine can fight off harmful bacteria much better – and thus inhibit infections.[4]
How do I recognise baby milks with HMO?
The new generation of baby milks with HMO are clearly marked on the back of the pack. You can, for example, find HMO or the abbreviation 2FL on the packaging or in the list of ingredients. 2FL stands for 2’-fucosyllactose – the most abundant HMO found in breast milk.
[1] Donovan & Comstock. Human Milk Oligosaccharides Influence Neonatal Mucosal and Systemic Immunity. Annals Nutr Metab 2016; 69 Suppl 2:42–51.• Bode. Human milk oligosaccharides: every baby needs a sugar mama. Glycobiology 2012; 22(9):1147-1162. [2] Samuel et al. Impact of maternal characteristics on human milk oligosaccharide composition over the first 4 months of lactation in a cohort of healthy European mothers. Sci Rep 2019; 9(1):11767. [3] World Health Organization (WHO). Infant and Young Child Feeding. 2009. ISBN 978 92 4 159749 4. [4] Castanys-Muñoz et al. 2'-fucosyllactose: an abundant, genetically determined soluble glycan present in human milk. Nutr Rev 2013; 71(12):773–789. • Plaza-Diaz et al. Human Milk Oligosaccharides and Immune System Development. Nutrients 2018; 10(8):1038.