Good Start Gentle Powder

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HMOProbioticsPartially HydrolyzedGentle

While this formula features clinically-validated components like 2'-FL HMO and B. lactis probiotics, it uses maltodextrin as a secondary carbohydrate and contains palm olein, which can hinder calcium absorption. It is an excellent value for a 'gentle' formula but lacks the grass-fed sourcing and third-party purity certifications required for the Gold tier.

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https://www.gerber.com/gerber-good-start-gentle-powder-formula https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22424466/

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