Similac

The makers of Similac listened when seven out of ten moms said a formula that helps strengthen your baby's immune system is extremely important. Because about 70% of the immune system is in the digestive tract, developing a strong immune system from birth begins with creating a healthy digestive system. That's why we used the leading research in infant nutrition to create Similac Advance EarlyShield, a DHA/ARA baby formula that has our unique blend of prebiotics, nucleotides and carotenoids--nutrients found naturally in breast milk.

Why these nutrients?

Prebiotics are special carbohydrates that serve as food for the good bacteria in the digestive tract. Recent clinical research suggests that prebiotics stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria, which help to support baby's digestive health.

Nucleotides are special immune-building nutrients that help increase a baby's ability to make important antibodies to help support the immune system.

Carotenoids are naturally found in fruits and vegetables and in breast milk. The unique blend of carotenoids in Similac Advance EarlyShield includes lutein, lycopene, and beta-carotene. Research suggests they can act as antioxidants.

In fact, recently published clinical data on Similac Advance EarlyShield confirms performance more like the breastfed infant, with softer stools* and frequency of spit-up† similar to that of the breastfed infant.