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THE FIRST AND ONLY HYPOALLERGENIC FORMULAS TO CONTAIN 2 ’ -FL ,* A MAJOR COMPONENT OF HUMAN MILK1

A biodiverse gut is essential for the development of infants ’ immune responses and preventing infections . 2 4 Allergic infants often have a lower diversity of gut and skin microbiomes compared to non-allergic infants . 5
Alimentum and EleCare contain 2 ’ -FL ( 2 ’ -fucosyllactose ), * which is proven to support the development of a healthy microbiome . 2
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IMPORTANT NOTICE : Breastfeeding is best for infants and is recommended for as long as possible during infancy . Alimentum and EleCare are infant formulas for special medical purposes and should only be used under the recommendation or guidance of a healthcare professional .
* The 2 ’ -FL ( 2 ’ -fucosyllactose) used in this formula is biosynthesised and structurally identical to the human milk oligosaccharide ( HMO ) 2 ’ -FL, found in most mothers ’ breast milk . 1
MIMS . August 2021 .
Studies conducted in infants fed standard EleCare formula without 2 ’ -FL.
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Parent reports from a single-arm study , where all infants were consuming an extensively hydrolysed formula before being switched to Alimentum with 2 ’ -FL for 60 days . After 7 days of switching to Alimentum with 2 ’ -FL, the majority of parents reported that the following symptoms had improved or resolved : 84 % of infants with constipation , 71 % of infants with eczema , 100 % of infants with vomiting . 10
Based on individual manufacturer scoop sizes , assuming 3 scoops mixed with 90 ml makes up 100 ml .
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Studies conducted in healthy-term infants consuming standard Similac formula with 2 ’ -FL ( not Alimentum or EleCare ), compared to control formula without 2 ’ -FL.
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