Monday, September 5, 2011

Children Need Extra AA / DHA

Children Need Extra AA / DHA
After 6 months, mothers usually add milk formula. Mothers should be aware and careful in choosing the right infant formula. Moreover, the current variety of brands of infant formulas on the market. "If a confused choosing milk formula, select a composition close to breast milk," said Dr. E. Lisa Angraini Subrata SpA. In breast milk (breast milk) contains whey protein (a protein easy to digest baby). Levels are nearly 80 percent. The rest is a casein or proteins that are difficult to digest. In addition, the energy contained in breast milk, fat, and carbohydrates. Varying levels of vitamins. "Now additional supplements should be given to children consuming milk formula is the AA / DHA," continued the child specialist from Husada Kapasari Adi's Hospital. Long-chain fatty acids are unsaturated very good for the formation of cell membranes. Especially in the brain and retina of the golden child pariod stage. "Choose a formula that has been equipped with the content of AA / DHA," he added. Other materials are also useful for the growth process is taurine. It is important for brain development and metabolism in bile. Can also added supplements anti-infective, a lysozine, lactoferine, or immunoglobulin (IgA) of complement. Addition gangliosida materials, according to an alumnus of the Faculty of Medicine Airlangga University, is still debated. "The addition of such materials to formula no real difference," added Lisa.

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