SMA Alfamino Hypoallergenic Infant Formula

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SMA® Alfamino® is a hypoallergenic amino acid based powdered formula with added medium chain triglycerides. An infant food for special medical purposes, intended for the dietary management of severe/complex symptoms of cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA) and/or multiple food protein. Complete nutritional support from birth or supplementary feeding from 6 months and up to 3 years of age. What is Cows’ Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)? Azad MB, et al. Infant gut microbiota and food sensitization: associations in the first year of life. Clin Exp Allergy 2015;45(3):632-643. West CE, et al. The gut microbiota and its role in the development of allergic disease: a wider perspective Clin Exp Allergy 2015;45(1):43–53. Tanaka M and Nakayama J. Development of the gut microbiota in infancy and its impact on health in later life Allergol Int 2017;66(4):515-522.

We believe that breastfeeding is the ideal nutritional start for babies and we fully support the World Health Organization’s recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by the introduction of adequate nutritious complementary foods along with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age. Newburg DS and Walker WA. Protection of the Neonate by the Innate Immune System of Developing Gut and of Human Milk.PediatrRes 2007;61(1):2-8. Nestlé Health Science produces a range of foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) for use under medical supervision. A sample product should only be requested for a patient if deemed suitable following a professional evaluation from an appropriate healthcare professional. Althera® and Alfamino® are infant FSMPs and should only be used after the full consideration of the feeding options available, including breastfeeding. Nutritional information from product datacards: Puramino®, Neocate LCP® and Neocate Syneo®. June 2018. Vandenplas Y, et al. Growth, tolerance and safety of an extensively hydrolysed formula containing two human milk oligosaccharides in infants with cow’s milk protein allergy. Abstract presented at PAAM. Florence, Italy, October 19, 2019.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women and new mothers be informed on the benefits and superiority of breastfeeding – in particular the fact that it provides the best nutrition and protection from illness for babies. Mothers should be given guidance on the preparation for, and maintenance of, lactation, with special emphasis on the importance of a well-balanced diet both during pregnancy and after delivery. Unnecessary introduction of partial bottle-feeding or other foods and drinks should be discouraged since it will have a negative effect on breastfeeding. Similarly, mothers should be warned of the difficulty of reversing a decision not to breastfeed. Before advising a mother to use an infant formula, she should be advised of the social and financial implications of her decision: for example, if a baby is exclusively bottle-fed, more than one can (400 g) per week will be needed, so the family circumstances and costs should be kept in mind. Mothers should be reminded that breast milk is not only the best, but also the most economical food for babies. If a decision to use an infant formula is taken, it is important to give instructions on correct preparation methods, emphasising that unboiled water, unsterilised bottles or incorrect dilution can all lead to illness. Host A and Halken S. Cow's milk allergy: where have we come from and where are we going? EndocrMetabImmuneDisordDrug Targets 2014;14(1):2-8. Delplanque B, et al. Lipid Quality in Infant Nutrition: Current Knowledge and Future Opportunities. JPediatrGastroenterolNutr2015;61(1):8-17. Cekola P, et al.Clinical use and safety of an amino acid-based infant formula in areal worldsetting. Abstract presented at NASPGHAN. Chicago, IL, USA, October 2019.

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