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SMA Gold with Alpha-protein

SMA Gold infant formula has been significantly improved to contain higher levels of alpha-protein, the predominant whey protein in breast milk.

Currently, all typical first stage infant milks have a protein ratio of 60% whey protein to 40% casein or curd protein, which is a similar ratio to the protein ratio found in mature breast milk.

However, the whey protein in breast milk is actually made up of several different proteins, with one protein predominating – alpha-lactalbumin (alpha-protein). Alpha-protein makes up only 4% of cows’ milk protein. Alpha-protein in breast milk plays a key role in development and growth and is a source of essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein and are used by the body to repair muscles and tissues.

With SMA Gold, we have increased the amounts of alpha-protein from 11% of true protein to 19%, bringing the balance between the whey proteins closer to the balance naturally found in breast milk.

SMA Gold now has the closest whey protein profile to that of breast milk, making it the ideal choice for bottle fed babies, or to complement breast feeding.

For more information about SMA Gold, or any of the other SMA infant milks, call the SMA Careline* on 0845 776 2900 or ROI on 1800 931 832.

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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