Aptamil Care Infant Formula

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C-section SupportProbioticsLactose-BasedDHA/ARA

Aptamil Care is a high-quality, lactose-based formula that features the clinically-validated Syneo blend (Bifidobacterium breve M-16V and GOS/FOS), specifically researched to support the gut microbiome of C-section born infants. However, it falls into the Silver tier because it includes palm oil (palm olein) and does not provide the batch-level contaminant testing or grass-fed dairy sourcing required to meet the 'Gold Standard' defined in our research.

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https://www.aptamil-us.com/products/aptamil-care-infant-formula https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28535549/

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