Organic Soy Formula

Baby’s Only Organic^® formulas are Certified Organic by OneCert. OneCert is a USDA approved government agency, similar to Quality Assurance International (QAI). For more information about OneCert refer to their website at www.onecert.net. OneCert also complies with the new USDA National Organic Standards Program.

No Melamine Detected in Baby’s Only Organic Formula?

Nature’s One^® began precautionary testing for melamine shortly after the China infant formula contamination became public. Approved screening methods used by a third-party laboratory confirm there is NO MELAMINE or Cyanuric Acid in Baby’s Only Organic^® formulas and PediaSmart^® nutritional beverages. Nature’s One® does not use packaging or cleaning solutions that contain melamine or cyanuric acid.

Parents can rest assured that all products are manufactured in the U.S.A. Nature’s One^® production and ingredient standards extend beyond “organic” insuring the highest nutritional quality of any leading brand.

BPA testing and 100% BPA-Free packaging for Baby's Only Formula.

Testing Concludes BPA Undetected
Nature’s One^® has finalized BPA testing on its powdered formula (produced in 2009) using a third-party laboratory. The testing method is 10-times more sensitive than the current test used by the FDA. As expected, no BPA was detected in Nature’s One^® formula products.

100% BPA-Free Packaging
With the help of Nature’s One^® suppliers, all components of our packaging used in 2010 are 100% BPA-free. This includes the new “easy-open” lid that once used an epoxy based resin. Nature’s One^® will be introducing new light-weight canisters and “easy-open” lids for all Baby’s Only Organic^® formulas and PediaSmart® nutrition beverages produced in 2010.

Environmentally Friendly Packaging
Our new canisters are good for the environment because they are recyclable and on average contain 50% recycled content. Additionally, the canisters are light weight since they are made of paperboard instead of tin. This reduces environmental waste and energy used in manufacturing and transportation. The canister’s metal top and bottom are also recyclable. Again, all components of the packaging are BPA-free.

As an organic manufacturer, Nature’s One^® is concerned over the level of chemicals ingested by infants, toddlers and children and will always use the highest quality ingredients and materials available to produce and package its organic pediatric products.

Is there any concern over the use of SOY and phytoestrogens?

There is little, if no, science to support the many misconceptions that exist today regarding soy. For example, some anti-soy groups claim that diets high in soy are thought to cause attention-deficit disorder or hyperactivity because of the phytoestrogens in soy. Concerns have also been raised about the potential negative effects of phytoestrogens in soy, especially the component of phytoestrogens called isoflavone, on sexual development and reproduction, neurobehavioral development, immune function, and thyroid function in infants. These claims cannot be scientifically substantiated.

In fact, more than 300 foods contain phytoestrogens. These are primarily plant foods such as seeds, grains and beans, including soybeans. Phytoestrogens are found in the protein portion of soybeans. Phytoestrogens consists of several nonsteroidal estrogens, including isoflavones. The moderate consumption of foods containing phytoestrogens is generally a healthy addition to a person’s diet. There is a tremendous amount of good scientific research taking place regarding the benefits of consuming foods containing phytoestrogens.

In 2006, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, U.S. National Institute of Health, convened a meeting of key pediatric nutrition and medical experts to review the use of soy formulas in infancy and addressed many of the concerns about soy and phytoestrogens. This prestigious group concluded, after exhaustive research and reviews of the medical and scientific literature, that soy products, including soy infant formula, are safe to consume at any age and do not present a risk to reproductive or developmental health. The panel called for continued research on the role of soy in human health. The report of this panel can be found at http://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov

Furthermore, a recent clinical report co-authored by the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition and titled, “Use of soy protein-based formulas in infant feeding,” states the following: “In summary, although studied by numerous investigators in various species, there is no conclusive evidence from animal, adult human, or infant populations that dietary soy isoflavones may adversely affect human development, reproduction, or endocrine function.”¹

Also, a recent study from the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center compared growth, development and health of breast-fed children with children fed soy formula or milk-based formula. Preliminary results indicate the feeding of soy formula to infants supports normal growth and development. The authors further state “early exposure to soy foods, including SF (soy formula), actually may provide health benefits rather than adverse effects, eg, improved body and bone composition and prevention of breast cancer.”²

Soy protein formulas have been fed for decades to millions of babies throughout the world. There are many healthy, intelligent adults alive today that were exclusively soy formula fed as infants. Asian and Hispanic groups, known to have high incidents of lactose intolerance, are heavy users of soy formulas and Asians are particularly heavy users of whole soybean foods. Asian and Hispanic groups make up a large percentage of the total world population. If soy formulas created a health disaster, it would be well documented and studied.

Soy formulas have undergone extensive infant biochemistry testing, conducted under medically supervised studies. These studies rely on actual blood plasma tests from the infant participants. This is a critical step that has never been performed by any of the scientists referred to by the anti-soy groups. Of course, this is no surprise since blood plasma tests would not support their anti-soy conclusions.

Baby’s Only Organic^® Soy Formula uses whole organic soybeans. Other soy formulas use soy protein isolates made by chemically removing all of the naturally occurring components of the soybean except the protein, manganese, and phytoestrogens. In fact, if an organic soybean was chemically converted into a “soy isolate,” it would no longer qualify as organic. For that reason, Nature’s One^® developed a process that naturally achieves the same result while maintaining the nutritional balance and harmony of the soybean as nature intended. We believe this provides balance among all the vitamins and minerals naturally found in our soy formula. Baby’s Only Organic^® Soy Formula is not made with genetically modified soybeans. Organic soybeans are farmed using organic farming methods that prohibit the use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides.

The role of soy in human health continues to be scientifically investigated and we constantly monitor the literature to assure that our information is up to date. As new studies and reports become available, we will incorporate these into our literature as well.

1. Jatinder Bhatia, Frank Greer, and the Committee on Nutrition. “Use of soy protein-based formulas in infant feeding,” Pediatrics 2008; 121; 1062-1068.
2. Badger, TM, et al, “The health implications of soy infant formula,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2009; 89(suppl):1668S-1672S.

What if my baby is less than 12-months old?

Nature’s One’s philosophy is to promote breast milk for infants the first year of life when possible. Our philosophy is in accordance with the World Health Organization's Code of Marketing Breast Milk Substitutes. Baby’s Only Organic® is suggested for a baby 12-months and older. For infants less than 12-months, use as directed by a healthcare professional. Baby's Only Organic® has complete nutrition - nothing is missing, nor is it concentrated. For any age baby, mix the formula according to label instructions. Nature’s One® recommends that you print the nutritional comparison chart below and present it to your doctor before changing your baby's diet.
Soy Nutritional Comparison Chart
Organic Soy Formula Nutritional Comparison Chart

How do I mix Baby's Only Organic®?

For all ages: To ensure appropriate nutrition, do NOT increase or reduce the recommended water to powder ratio. Mix according to label directions unless otherwise specified by a healthcare provider:

1. Using a chart below, pour desired amount of water into bottle then add an unpacked, level scoop/cup of powder. Warning: Do not use a microwave oven to warm formula.
2. Cap bottle; shake well until powder is completely dissolved.
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3. Feed immediately. Discard leftover formula after feeding or formula that is unrefrigerated for 1 hour or longer.

Storage:

1. Cover prepared formula and refrigerate; use within 48-hours to preserve vitamins.
2. Cover opened can with lid and store in cool, dry place; use within one month of opening.
3. Store unopened cans at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.

Important:
Always refer to the instructions on the formula label as mixing directions have changed on the most recent production run. Below are the newest instructions.

Use enclosed BPA-Free scoop to measure

BABY’S ONLY SCOOP (8.75 grams)
To Make:	Powder: (1 Scoop = 8.75g)	Add Water:
2 fl oz bottle	1 unpacked, level scoop (8.75g)	2 fl oz
4 fl oz bottle	2 unpacked, level scoops (17.5g)	4 fl oz
6 fl oz bottle	3 unpacked, level scoops (26.25g)	6 fl oz
8 fl oz bottle	4 unpacked, level scoops (35g)	8 fl oz
1 quart	1 Cup (not scoops) unpacked & level (140g)	32 fl oz

"DRY" MEASURING SPOON
To Make:	Formula Powder:	Add Water:
2 fl oz bottle	1 Tablespoon	2 fl oz
4 fl oz bottle	1/8 Cup	4 fl oz
6 fl oz bottle	3 Tablespoons	6 fl oz
8 fl oz bottle	¼ Cup	8 fl oz
16 fl oz container	½ Cup	16 fl oz
24 fl oz container	¾ Cup	24 fl oz
32 fl oz container	1 Cup	32 fl oz

METRIC MEASUREMENTS
To Make:	Formula Powder:	Add Water:
30 ml container	4.25 gms	30 ml
120 ml container	17 gms	120 ml
240 ml container	34 gms	240 ml

When using the scoop, pour desired amount of water into the bottle then add unpacked, level scoops of powder. Eliminate air pockets by tapping the scoop.

Is it dangerous to dilute Baby’s Only Organic^® formula?

Baby’s Only Organic^® formula should always be mixed according to label instructions to ensure that the proper balance of water to nutrients is given to an infant. Some parents or caretakers may think the formula is too “thick” and needs to be diluted or they may be trying to “stretch out” the powdered formula for economical reasons by adding more water than recommended. These practices are extremely hazardous to an infant’s health and can result in malnutrition because the baby is not receiving the needed calories and nutrients to support growth and development. Formula dilution is life threatening as it can cause water intoxication (over-hydration) and an imbalance of electrolytes resulting in hyponatremia or too little sodium in the baby’s body. Drinking too much water basically drowns the cells because the infant’s immature kidneys are unable to process the water quickly enough. Symptoms of water intoxication can include pale colored urine and an excessive number of wet diapers (more than 6 to 8 per day). Water intoxication can lead to inconsolable crying because the baby’s body tissues, including the brain, swell and can cause a headache; difficulty breathing because the lungs contain too much water; irregular heart beat because the electrolytes are not in balance; seizures noted by odd facial movements, lip smacking, rhythmic jerking of a body part; coma; and ultimately death if not medically treated. Young infants will usually obtain all of the water they need from breast milk or formula and extra water is rarely needed. Always prepare infant formula and Baby’s Only Organic^® formulas according to label instructions and do not provide your infant with supplemental water unless directed to do so by the baby’s healthcare provider.

What about DHA & ARA?

There are two basic groupings of fatty acids called (1) essential fatty acids or “precursor fats” (as found in Baby’s Only Organic^® pediatric formulas) and (2) non-essential fatty acids which can also be “preformed fats” (as found in Baby’s Only Essentials^® DHA and ARA Fatty Acid Supplement*).

Baby’s Only Organic^® pediatric formulas contain two essential (precursor) fats: Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) and Linoleic Acid (LA). Alpha-Linolenic and Linoleic fatty acids are called “essential” because the human body cannot make these fats and therefore it is essential to derive them from food sources. Alpha-Linolenic Acid is an omega-3 used by the body to make Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). Linoleic Acid is an omega-6 used by the body to make Arachidonic Acid (ARA). DHA and ARA are called “non-essential” fatty acids because full-term, healthy infants, children, and adults can manufacture these from Alpha-Linolenic and Linoleic fatty acids.

Baby’s Only Essentials^® DHA and ARA Fatty Acid Supplement is made with preformed DHA and ARA long-chain fatty acids. This means the fats are already available in their final forms and the body does not need to manufacture from precursor fats, Alpha-Linolenic and Linoleic fatty acids.

The Human Body Converts Essential Fatty Acids into Non-Essential Fatty Acids
Omega Source	Essential Fatty Acids	Non-Essential Fatty Acids
Omega-3	Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) →	Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Omega-6	Linoleic Acid (LA) →	Arachidonic Acid (ARA)

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Dug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What is the difference between Whole Soybeans and Soy Isolates?

Baby's Only Organic derives its organic soy protein concentrate from the whole soybean. Other formulas use soy protein isolates which chemically removes all the naturally occurring components of the soybean except the protein, manganese and phytoestrogens. Baby's Only Organic® SOY retains the natural benefits of the whole soybean as nature intended. We believe this provides balance among all the vitamins and minerals naturally found in our SOY formula. In fact, at a recent (May, 2007) conference on Diet and Optimal Health sponsored by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, Professor William Helferich stated “when the whole food (referring to the whole soybean) is consumed, you get a very different effect than if you consume the concentrated constituents individually.” He further noted that the whole soybean is healthier than many of its individual components. In other words, the whole soybean provides healthier nutrition than when consuming concentrated components of the soybean, such as phytoestrogens.

“Are soy isoflavones safe? ‘It depends,’ University of Illinois researcher says.” Soyatech eNews, May 17, 2007. Sourced from http://www.soyatech.com/news_story.php?id=2759.

Why use a Soy Formula?

There are many reasons that necessitate the use of a soy formula. Often times, parents wish to avoid any animal products in their child's diet. At other times, a cow or goat milk allergy/sensitivity may be present. In those instances, soy formula is utilized and has been proven to be beneficial in supporting proper growth and development in these young children.

Cow Milk allergy or intolerance is a common reason that a health care professional may recommend use of a soy formula. A baby may be allergic to cow milk protein and/or sensitive to cow milk lactose. (It has been clinically evidenced that when a baby demonstrates sensitivity to cow milk based formula, she will most likely also be sensitive to goat milk).

Signs of milk sensitivity or allergy include: excessive fussiness, irritability, excessive spitting-up, gassiness or constipation. Symptoms may also include a "reaction" such as skin rash, eczema, or diarrhea. Some research strongly suggests that a higher incidence of ear infections is also attributable, in part, to cow/goat dairy consumption. If your child is experiencing any or all of these symptoms, a discussion with your health care professional about possible cow/goat milk allergies or sensitivities in your child would be beneficial.

Does the soy protein have Raffinose and Stachyose?

Nature’s One® has a production method that naturally breaks down these two sugars so that they are easily digested. Unlike soy protein isolation processes that chemically strip the soybean of many of its naturally occurring benefits, the process used by Nature’s One® retains the balance of the soymilk as nature intended.

Is Baby’s Only Organic® USDA Certified Organic?

Yes, Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy and SOY formula are Certified Organic by OneCert. OneCert is a USDA approved government agency, similar to Quality Assurance International (QAI). For more information about OneCert refer to their website at www.onecert.net. OneCert also complies with the new USDA National Organic Standards Program.

Why is nutritional information in 100 calorie equivalents?

We use the 100 kcal (1 kcal = 1 Calorie) comparison to provide an "apples to apples" comparison for health care professionals and dietitians. This standard of measurement is also required by the FDA for all infant formulas. Again, it tells a health care professional how much nutrition a baby is getting for every 100 calories consumed. Baby’s Only Organic® formula labels also follow the Nutrition Labeling Education Act (NLEA) format, which is more "consumer friendly." Follow these links to see a 100-calorie comparison table:
Dairy Nutritional Comparison Chart
Soy Nutritional Comparison Chart
Lactose Free Nutritional Comparison Chart
Organic Dairy Nutritional Comparison Chart
Organic Soy Formula Nutritional Comparison Chart

Can the Formula withstand weather conditions during delivery?

Please be assured that Baby’s Only Organic® Formulas can easily withstand the exposure to hot or cold weather conditions during the delivery period. Nature’s One® has conducted shelf-life studies that involve storing the formula at elevated temperature for an extended period of time. These studies confirm the vitamins and minerals in Baby’s Only Organic® can withstand hot weather conditions during delivery without compromising their integrity and the formula’s overall quality. In addition, the cans are flushed of oxygen (nitrogen flush) during the manufacturing process, which preserves the formula. You will be happy to know that the natural antioxidant properties in the organic ingredients also help to preserve the product while it is sealed.

Nature’s One^® began precautionary testing for melamine shortly after the China infant formula contamination became public. Approved screening methods used by a third-party laboratory confirm there is NO MELAMINE or Cyanuric Acid in Baby’s Only Organic^® formulas and PediaSmart^® nutritional beverages. Nature’s One® does not use packaging or cleaning solutions that contain melamine or cyanuric acid.

Parents can rest assured that all products are manufactured in the U.S.A. Nature’s One^® production and ingredient standards extend beyond “organic” insuring the highest nutritional quality of any leading brand.

Baby’s Only Organic^® Formulas do not contain C. cohnii oil (algae) & M. alpina oil (fungus) used in organic infant formulas, which are treated with hexane solvent, acid, and bleach. Parents should be aware of the following:

In 2001, US infant formula manufacturers began adding a novel source of DHA and ARA that is manufactured by Martek Biosciences Corp. This DHA is derived from strains of algae; the ARA is manufactured using a non-toxigenic soil fungus. In 2006, organic infant formula companies began promoting their use of this same ingredient. The following is the manufacturing process described by Martek:

“The oil is then separated from the dried biomass by hexane extraction and centrifugation and/or filtration, followed by winterization. The hexane phase undergoes additional centrifugation/filtration to remove solids then the winterized oil is heated and treated with acid. Subsequently, the oil is treated with caustic, centrifuged, bleached and deodorized.” ¹ Learn more at Cornucopia Institute

Sam Zeller, Ph.D. - Martek Biosciences Corporation, Food & Drug Administration Agency Response Letter, GRAS Notice No. GRN 000137
life’sDHA is a registered trademark of Martek Biosciences Corporation.

Why are Vitamins and Minerals Essential Nutrients?

Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients needed by the body to perform all of its functions, thus they are essential for proper growth, development, and body maintenance. Vitamins are organic, meaning they come from living organisms. Minerals are inorganic, meaning they do not come from living organisms but from substances such as limestone, shells, or the earth. Except for two vitamins (Vitamin D and niacin), humans cannot make their own vitamins and minerals. They must be obtained from foods preferably or supplements if needed.

As important as vitamins are to the body, they can do nothing without minerals. Vitamins and minerals work together and are used as catalysts for many reactions that take place in the body. For example, vitamin C helps the body to absorb the mineral iron needed for healthy blood. The synergistic effect of calcium and Vitamin D in promoting good bone health is well known. Specific amounts of vitamins and minerals are needed for bodily functions. Too much or too little of any one of them can cause illness. The lack of Vitamin D, for example, can cause rickets (poor bone development). Too little iron in the diet results in anemia.

The best source of vitamins and minerals is food. Sometimes the body needs more than a person can consume from foods. Pregnant and lactating women will usually be advised to take a daily vitamin and mineral supplement. Breastfed infants may need an iron supplement after six months of age. Postmenopausal women need a calcium and Vitamin D supplement to prevent osteoporosis. Picky eaters, especially those who won’t eat specific types of foods, like fruits and vegetables, may need a daily vitamin and mineral supplement. Whenever there is any question about the need for a supplement, it’s always best to consult with your healthcare professional.

Many of the signs and symptoms of a vitamin or mineral deficiency or excess are very general and can result from a variety of medical conditions. It is always important to have your healthcare professional evaluate any symptoms so that appropriate care is given.

What is the difference between Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble Vitamins?

Vitamins are often characterized as being water-soluble or fat-soluble. If the body does not need all of the water-soluble vitamins you consume, then the excess is excreted in the urine. However, this is not the case with fat-soluble vitamins. Any excess of fat-soluble vitamins gets stored in the body and they are not excreted. This can cause illness (hypervitaminosis). The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K. All other vitamins are water-soluble.

Vitamins A, D, E, and K

Vitamin A: This is important for the development of bones and teeth and helps maintain the gums. It is essential for night vision, healthy skin, hair and mucous membranes. It is sometimes referred to as the anti-infective vitamin because it is required for the proper functioning of the immune system and helps prevent infection.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 300 IU (per 100 calories)
Good animal sources of Vitamin A include: milk and dairy products, organ meats such as liver.
Good plant sources of the pro Vitamin A carotenoids include: deep yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, and dark green leafy vegetables.

Vitamin D: This is also known as cholecalciferol or Vitamin D3, is often called the sunshine vitamin because of the body’s ability to make it from the interaction of the sun on the skin. Vitamin D is essential for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin D also helps the body properly utilize calcium and phosphorus for the proper functioning of the nervous system.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 60 IU (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: fortified milk, cheese, eggs, some fish such as sardines and salmon, and fish oils.

Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a generic term used to describe a family of eight antioxidants – 4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols. However, only alpha-tocopherol is the form actively used in the body and is, therefore, the form of Vitamin E found in the largest quantity in blood and tissues. Natural Vitamin E Acetate, also known as natural alpha-tocopheryl acetate, is the commonly used form of Vitamin E in foods and vitamin supplements. Vitamin E protects Vitamin A and the essential fatty acids from oxidation in the body. It is needed for the proper functioning of nerves and muscles and helps to form red blood cells, muscle and other tissues.

A deficiency of Vitamin E has been observed in individuals with severe malnutrition or who have a malabsorption syndrome such as cystic fibrosis or cholestatic liver disease. A deficiency of Vitamin E can result in neurological symptoms such as impaired balance and coordination, muscle weakness, and damage to the retina of the eye. Excessive Vitamin E can impair blood clotting leading to hemorrhage and can have a negative effect on white blood cell functioning.

Baby’s Only Organic® Formulas: 2 IU (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: poultry, seafood, green leafy vegetables, egg yolk, nuts, seeds, wheat germ, whole grains.

Vitamin K: There are three types
• Vitamin K1 or phylloquinone which is found in plants
• Vitamin K2 or menaquinone which is synthesized by many bacteria
• Vitamin K3 or menadione which is a synthetic form

Vitamin K helps the blood to clot when the body is injured and is important in bone development and repair.

In newborn infants, there is a life threatening and preventable bleeding disorder known as Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB). This is the reason why it is standard practice to give all newborns an injection of phylloquinone after birth. Baby’s Only Organic^® formulas contain the plant-based phylloquinone (Vitamin K1).

Baby’s Only Organic® Formulas: 8.5 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: green leafy vegetables, pork, liver, oats, wheat bran, whole grains.

Biotin

Biotin is part of the B-complex of vitamins. It is thought to play a role in cell growth and is important in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates (sugars), and some amino acids (the building blocks of protein).

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 3 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: eggs, meats, fish, nuts, seeds, dried beans and peas (legumes).

Folic Acid

Folic acid, sometimes called folate or folacin or Vitamin B9, works with vitamins B6 and B12 in protein metabolism. It is needed to make genetic material (DNA and RNA). It promotes normal red blood cell formation and reduces the risk of neural tube (brain and spine) birth defects. This is one reason why a folic acid supplement is recommended during pregnancy.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 15 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: poultry, liver, dark green leafy vegetables, dried beans and peas (legumes), yeast breads, wheat germ, cereals, oranges, grapefruits.

Niacin

Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid or Vitamin B3, is found in every cell of the body. It is necessary for energy production and to maintain the normal functioning of skin, nerves and the digestive tract. It can be manufactured by the body from the amino acid tryptophan. However, the amount needed by the body will usually exceed the amount that the body can produce and it is necessary to consume niacin from foods.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 1100 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: poultry, fish (especially tuna and salmon), beef, peanuts and peanut butter, seeds, potatoes.

Pantothenic Acid

Pantothenic acid is also known as Vitamin B5. It is involved in numerous chemical reactions in the body and is essential for the metabolism of fat and sugars. Pantothenic acid is also involved in the manufacture of chemicals that regulate nerve functions.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 450 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: meat, fish, poultry, egg yolk, whole grain cereals, dried beans and peas (legumes).

B Vitamins

Riboflavin: also known as Vitamin B2, is found in every cell of the body and is needed for energy production. It also helps to maintain vision and the metabolism and proper functioning of skin and nerve cells.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 100 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: milk and dairy products, enriched breads, eggs, meats (especially organ meats like liver), green leafy vegetables, grains.

Thiamin: This is also known as Vitamin B1 and is important for the normal functioning of the nervous system. Thiamin also participates in the body’s ability to use protein and sugars for energy production.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 100 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: whole grain and enriched grain products, pork, seafood, cereals.

Vitamin B6: This can also be referred to as pyridoxine or pyridoxal. This vitamin influences many body functions including the regulation of blood sugar levels, the manufacturing of hemoglobin in red blood cells which carries oxygen to all body cells, and the functioning of the nervous system. As protein intake increases, so does the body’s need for Vitamin B6. Also, an adequate Vitamin B6 intake decreases the requirement for niacin from food sources because it aids in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 60 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: chicken, fish, pork, liver, whole grains, cereals, spinach, sweet and white potatoes, bananas, prunes, watermelon.

Vitamin B12: This is also known as cobalamin because it contains the mineral cobalt. It is crucial in the reproduction of every cell in the body because it is needed to make DNA, the genetic material required for life. Vitamin B12 is essential for normal growth, healthy nerve tissue, and the formation of blood cells.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula: 0.2 mcg (per 100 calories)
Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula: 0.45 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: All foods of animal origin (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and other dairy products) and seafood.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid. Vitamin C has received a lot of attention because of its major role in the body as an antioxidant, a substance that prevents damage to cells from free radicals and pollutants, and as a protector against infections, particularly the common cold. Vitamin C plays a role in nerve transmission, tissue repair, the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids, and the enhancement of iron absorption. Vitamin C is used by the body to make collagen, the connective tissue in skin, ligaments and bones.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 20 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: citrus fruits, berries, melon, peppers, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, plaintains, tomato and tomato products.

Inositol

Inositol is not a true vitamin because the body can manufacture what it needs. However, it is often considered a water-soluble member of the vitamin B family. Inositol works with choline to help transport fat from the liver. It also helps maintain cell membranes and is involved in the proper functioning of the nervous system.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula: 5 mg (per 100 calories)
Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula: 15 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: liver, soybeans, eggs, whole grains, nuts, bananas, vegetables.

Choline

Choline is not a true vitamin because the body can manufacture small amounts of it. However, it must be consumed from foods to meet overall body needs especially during times of rapid growth and development such as pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and early childhood. Choline is an essential nutrient necessary for the structure and function of all cells in the body.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 12 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: beef liver, egg yolk, peanut butter and peanuts, soybeans and soy products.

How does the Human Body use Minerals?

Three minerals (calcium, phosphorus and magnesium) account for 98% of the body’s mineral content and are especially important for bone health. In addition to these major minerals, the body also needs minuscule amounts of other minerals called trace elements. Trace elements such as iron, zinc, iodine are essential for the body’s enzyme systems to function properly. Three minerals (sodium, potassium, and chloride) are known as electrolytes because of their function in the body to conduct electrical currents.

The body can regulate the balance of minerals. If a person consumes more minerals than are needed, any excess is excreted. If the body lacks a mineral, it will compensate for this lack by absorbing more of the mineral from foods consumed. Otherwise, mineral supplements are usually unnecessary except in chronic conditions where food intake is limited or when nutrient absorption is affected.

There are a few exceptions to this. An infant is born with iron stores that will last for 4 to 6 months. An iron supplement (or use of an iron-fortified formula for non-breastfed infants) will be recommended to prevent iron-deficiency anemia. During pregnancy, an iron supplement is often recommended to prevent anemia in mom and to assure a good iron supply to the fetus. Calcium along with Vitamin D is often recommended to postmenopausal women to prevent osteoporosis.

The following is information on the major minerals and trace elements needed by the body.

Major Minerals

Calcium: Although the major function of calcium is the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, it is also needed to keep the heart pumping, muscles moving, and nerves communicating. Calcium helps regulate the passage of nutrients in and out of cells, assists in normal blood clotting, and is important to normal kidney functioning.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 135 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: milk and dairy products, fish with edible bones (such as sardines and salmon), oysters, tofu, dark leafy green vegetables.

Phosphorus: This teams with calcium to aid in bone and teeth formation, kidney function, and heart contraction. The balance of calcium and phosphorus is important in the body, especially in infancy, to ensure that the team works together well in keeping the body’s chemical balance.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 90 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: milk and dairy products, meat, fish, eggs, nuts, dried beans and peas (legumes).

Magnesium: This works with calcium and Vitamin C to maintain bone health. It is also necessary for energy production, the making of proteins used by the body to make cells and genetic material, the transmission of nerve impulses, the contraction and relaxation of the muscles, and maintaining the delicate electrical balance of all body cells.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula: 9 mg (per 100 calories)
Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula: 20 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: soybeans and soy products, nuts, whole grains, dried beans and peas (legumes), green vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, shellfish.

Trace Elements

Iron: As blood passes through the tiny air sacs in the lung, oxygen attaches itself to the iron in the blood. That’s how oxygen is carried to all parts of the body. Iron combines with protein and copper to make hemoglobin, a necessary component of red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells. Iron also is a component of myoglobin, a protein that stores oxygen specifically in muscle tissue. Approximately 90% of iron in the body is conserved and reused every day.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 1.8 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: meat (especially organ meats like liver), dried fruits (raisins, apricots), nuts, green leafy vegetables.

Zinc: This is needed for cell growth and repair, digestion and metabolism of nutrients, and is vital to the development of the reproductive organs. It also helps regulate the body’s immune response to infection and aids in wound healing.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 1 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: beef, liver, oysters, wheat germ, beans, nuts.

Selenium: In combination with Vitamin E, selenium works as an antioxidant to help maintain a healthy heart. Selenium provides elasticity to tissues and helps cells to defend themselves against damage from oxidation. Selenium also aids in the proper functioning of the pancreas.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 2.5 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: seafood, poultry, egg yolks, whole grain breads and cereals, eggs, mushrooms.

Copper: This is necessary for the absorption and utilization of iron in the body. Copper has an important role in the making of red blood cells and nerve fibers. It also works with Vitamin C to form elastin, a chief component of muscle fibers in the body. Copper is involved in hair and skin coloring, sensitivity to taste.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 70 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: Organ meats like liver, lobster, nuts, dried beans and peas (legumes), barley, prunes.

Iodine: This is probably best known for keeping the thyroid gland healthy. It is also involved in metabolizing fats and in regulating energy production.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula: 20 mcg (per 100 calories)
Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula: 10 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: iodized salt, seafood.

Manganese: This is used by the body as a preferred cofactor in several important enzyme systems and is essential for a healthy tendon and bone structure. It is necessary for the metabolism of thiamine and Vitamin E and helps to maintain the health of the immune and nervous systems.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula: 21 mcg (per 100 calories)
Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula: 55 mcg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: whole grains and cereals, nuts, leafy vegetables, molasses, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and tea.

Electrolytes

Potassium: This is an electrolyte and works with sodium to regulate the body’s waste balance, transmit nerve impulses, and regulate muscle contraction including the heart muscles. It is essential for metabolism and the release of insulin.

In infants and young children who have diarrhea or vomiting, an oral electrolyte solution containing a balance among sodium, potassium and chloride is usually recommended to help prevent the body from becoming dehydrated due to a deficiency in these electrolytes.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula: 120 mg (per 100 calories)
Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula: 140 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: bananas, citrus fruits, dried fruits, deep yellow vegetables, potatoes, milk, bran cereal.

Sodium: The primary role of sodium in the body is to maintain fluid balance. Sodium is an electrolyte and works with potassium and chloride to conduct electrical currents in the body and keep tissue fluids in balance.

A deficiency of sodium is rare but loss of sodium through diarrhea, vomiting, or excessive sweating can cause dehydration, muscle cramps, weakness, and headaches. This is especially critical in infants and young children and the reason for use of an oral electrolyte solution with a balance of sodium, potassium and chloride when a child has diarrhea and vomiting.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 30 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: salt, milk, processed foods such as luncheon meats.

Chloride: This is an electrolyte and helps to maintain fluid balance in the body and also is a component of the stomach juices (hydrochloric acid) needed for digestion of foods.

A deficiency of chloride is rare but loss of chloride through diarrhea, vomiting, or excessive sweating can cause an upset in the body’s fluid balance resulting in dehydration. In infants and young children who have diarrhea or vomiting, an oral electrolyte solution containing a balance among sodium, potassium and chloride is usually recommended to help prevent the body from becoming dehydrated.

Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula: 80 mg (per 100 calories)
Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula: 60 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: salt, milk, processed foods such as luncheon meats.

Carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are one of the crucial dietary sources of energy that support the brain, enable muscular contractions, and provide the fuel necessary for a baby’s and toddler’s rapid growth, especially through 24-months of age. Each gram of carbohydrate provides 4 Calories. So it is important for a child to get adequate amounts of carbohydrates each day from good food sources.

Carbohydrates are sometimes simply called sugars or starches. They are classified scientifically as monosaccharides, disaccharides, or polysaccharides.

Monosaccharide is a one molecule sugar (referred to as a simple sugar or simple carbohydrate). Examples are glucose (sometimes called dextrose), fructose (sometimes called fruit sugar), and galactose. Glucose is the major fuel needed by the body for energy. This is why intravenous fluids (IVs) used in medical situations contain glucose (dextrose).

Disaccharide is made up of two monosaccharides (referred to as a simple sugar or simple carbohydrate). Lactose (sometimes called milk sugar) is made by the joining of one glucose molecule with one galactose molecule. Sucrose (also called table sugar) is made by joining one molecule of fructose with one molecule of glucose. The body breaks down disaccharides into monosaccharides and then converts these to glucose providing needed energy for the body. Baby’s Only Organic® Lactose Free and Soy formulas do not contain lactose; none of our formulas contain sucrose.

Polysaccharide contains more than two sugar molecules. Examples of polysaccharides include organic brown rice syrup, as is found in Baby’s Only Organic® formulas, corn syrup, molasses, and starches. Polysaccharides are often called complex sugars or complex carbohydrates.

Simple sugars are quickly digested and absorbed by the body into the bloodstream. As sugar levels rise in the blood, the pancreas secretes the hormone insulin. Insulin is needed to move the sugar from the blood into the cells where the sugar is then used for energy. When this process goes fast, a feeling of hunger will more likely occur sooner. When it occurs slower, the body appears to be satisfied from hunger longer. Simple sugars usually cause blood sugar levels to rise quicker than complex sugars and increase the production and release of insulin by the pancreas. If the sugar in the bloodstream is not used by the body for energy, then it is stored as fat.

The longer the carbohydrate length, the slower the body breaks it down and, thus, the slower the absorption of the sugar from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. If there is a slower absorption of the sugar, there is a slower release of insulin. Also, a slower digestion lets the body utilize the sugar for energy and there’s less potential for the sugar to be converted into fat.

Breast Milk is unique in its properties and cannot be duplicated. There are many unique compositional features in breast milk that result in its easy digestion by infants, including factors that help the breakdown of nutrients and their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. There is no comparing the lactose digestion of a breast fed infant to that of a formula fed infant because manufactured formulas do not contain the many other compositional features of breast milk.

Added Lactose The lactose used in formulas is derived from cow’s milk without the benefit of the unique features of human breast milk. In formulas containing only lactose as the source of carbohydrate, some of the lactose comes into the formula naturally as a part of the cow’s milk and the remainder is added lactose. The added lactose brings the total carbohydrate level to the requirement needed in a formula. In other words, the amount of lactose that comes in naturally with the cow’s milk does not totally meet the needs of a baby and additional lactose must be added. The only lactose contained in Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula is naturally occurring lactose derived from organic cow’s milk.

Organic Brown Rice Syrup The carbohydrate source added to Baby’s Only Organic® formulas is organic brown rice syrup. Rice is known to be a relatively non-allergenic food and well tolerated by infants. As a result, rice cereal is often the first food introduced to older infants. Organic brown rice syrup also offers the benefit of slower digestion and absorption providing a steadier level of sugar being absorbed into the bloodstream, a more even production and release of insulin, and a more even supply of energy to the body’s cells. In addition, Nature’s One® organic brown rice syrup is grown and processed without the use of chemicals.

Organic brown rice syrup is slightly sweeter than lactose but significantly less sweet than sucrose (table sugar) or cane sugar. The medical community has expressed concern over using cane sugar in infant formulas because it is five times sweeter than lactose and could pose health or medical issues related to obesity or dental caries. The carbohydrates in Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula consist of 35% naturally occurring lactose from the organic non-fat cow’s milk and 65% organic brown rice syrup.

Baby’s Only Organic® Lactose Free & Soy Formulas are the only lactose-free formulas in the U.S. that do not contain corn syrup or sucrose (table sugar). Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula contains naturally occurring lactose without the added lactose as found in leading brand formulas. The chart below explains the primary differences between the three formulas manufactured by Nature’s One®

BABY’S ONLY ORGANIC® FORMULAS
Dairy Formula	Lactose Free Formula	Soy Formula
Dairy Based	Milk Based	Soy Protein Based
35% Naturally Occurring Organic Lactose	Lactose Free*	Lactose Free; Dairy Free
65% Organic Brown Rice Syrup	100% Organic Brown Rice Syrup	100% Organic Brown Rice Syrup

*Do not use for children with galactosemia.

Lactose Intolerance Unlike other formula makers, Nature’s One® prefers to add organic brown rice syrup to its Dairy-based formula rather than more lactose. There are many children and adults who either lack or do not produce adequate levels of the enzyme lactase which is necessary to digest lactose. For example, preterm infants are often fed a lactose-free formula because of their inability to manufacture adequate lactase. When there are inadequate levels of lactase in the gastrointestinal tract, this is referred to as lactose intolerance. Symptoms include bloating, flatulence, loose stools, and in some cases diarrhea. If an infant does not produce enough lactase, then lactose will be a problem. Also, following an illness that causes diarrhea, such as the flu, the intestinal tract’s ability to make lactase is compromised. This is often why healthcare professionals will recommend a lactose free formula for children who have had a bout of diarrhea.

There is also a medical condition called galactosemia whereby a person cannot digest galactose, which is part of lactose. As noted previously, lactose is made of galactose and glucose. For people with galactosemia, they MUST avoid any dairy product or other foods that contain lactose and galactose. Baby’s Only Organic® Soy formula is appropriate for babies with galactosemia.

Baby’s Only Organic® Formulas: 10.8 g (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources Complex Carbohydrate: brown rice

Protein

Proteins are essential to life and are necessary for the body’s manufacturing and maintenance of all cells and tissues, including organ and brain development, and the making of essential body constituents such as hormones and enzymes. If excess protein is consumed and not needed by the body, it is converted to fat and stored by the body as a potential future energy source. Each gram of protein provides 4 Calories.

Proteins are made up of amino acids; there are 20 amino acids. Baby’s Only Organic® formulas (Dairy, Dairy-Lactose Free and Soy) provide all of the essential and non-essential amino acids needed to support growth and development.

The protein source in Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula is organic soy protein concentrate. This protein source is recommended when an infant is intolerant to cow’s milk or a family prefers a vegetarian lifestyle.

Methionine: The amino acid methionine is added to Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula to improve the overall protein quality of the formula. Methionine is a required addition to all soy formulas based on research showing improved protein bioavailability in infants fed a methionine supplemented soy formula.

Carnitine: Although not an amino acid but an amino acid derivative, Carnitine is also added to Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula. Carnitine is plentiful in animal proteins, but is deficient in plant proteins. Carnitine is required by the body in using long-chain fatty acids and in energy production. Carnitine is added to all soy formulas to the level in breast milk.

Taurine: Like carnitine, Taruine is also not an amino acid but an amino acid derivative. Taurine functions as an antioxidant and is involved as a part of bile acids in early infancy. Taurine is abundant in human milk but not in cow’s milk protein or soy protein. Taurine is added to Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy and Soy formulas to the level in breast milk.

When children have an allergic reaction to cow’s milk protein and soy protein, hydrolyzed formulas are often recommended. The cow’s milk protein has been treated to break down the protein, which reduces the allergy potential of the protein. There are presently no organic hydrolyzed formulas on the market.

Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Formula: 2.8 grams protein (per 100 Calories)

Good Food Sources: Animal meats, fish, dairy products, soybeans, legumes, nuts

Fatty Acids

The term “lipid” refers to compounds including oils, waxes, animal fats and triglycerides that do not dissolve in water. Lipids are most commonly referred to simply as fats.

Fats constitute the principal structural material of all living cells and are an important source of energy. Healthy skin and hair are maintained by fat. Fat also helps the body absorb and move the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K through the bloodstream. Dietary fat intake provides needed essential fatty acids to the body. These essential fatty acids are linoleic acid and linolenic acid. These are fatty acids that the body cannot make and which must be derived from foods.

Fats provide 9 Calories per gram, more than twice the amount of energy provided by a gram of carbohydrate or protein. An excess of dietary Calories provided by carbohydrates, proteins or fats will be stored in the body as adipose tissue. Adipose tissue serves as insulation for the body’s cells and organs but an excess of fat can lead to overweight and obesity.

Triglycerides are the chemical form of fats that exist in foods as well as in the body. Animal fats, such as butter and lard, tend to be solid or semisolid at room temperature and are more saturated than fats from plant sources. Fats from plant sources are usually liquid at room temperature and are called oils. Most plant oils are made up of unsaturated fatty acids with the exception of coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils. There are two types of unsaturated fats:

• Monounsaturated fats: Examples include olive and canola oils.
• Polyunsaturated fats: Examples include fish, safflower, sunflower, corn, and soybean oils.

Fats are important nutrient for infants and young children. They are needed to support growth, development and energy needs. A child who is not eating or drinking foods with adequate amounts of essential fatty acids can develop a fatty acid deficiency. This is one reason why healthcare professionals strongly advise against the use of skim or low fat milks during early childhood. Signs of an essential fatty acid deficiency include poor growth, scaly skin lesions, dry brittle nails, dandruff, and lack of hair luster.

More than 98% of the fat in human breast milk is in the form of triglycerides. The most abundant triglycerides in breast milk are the saturated fatty acids oleic acid and palmitic acid. It also contains high proportions of the essential fatty acids linoleic fatty acid and linolenic fatty acid. Human milk also contains the non-essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid).¹

The fat blend of Baby’s Only Organic® formulas consists of organic high oleic sunflower oil, organic coconut oil, and organic soybean oil. This blend was developed because the percentages of the various types of fats are similar to breast milk. This combination of oils also provides appropriate levels of the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and linolenic acid.

Baby’s Only Essentials® DHA and ARA Fatty Acid Supplement is formulated specifically for infants and toddlers using the proper balance of DHA & ARA that meet the 1:2 ratio requirements established for a baby less than two years of age.²

1. Prentice, Ann. “Constituents of human milk,” Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 17:4, December, 1996.
2. Carlson, SE, Cooke, RJ, Werkman, SH et al. “First year growth of preterm infants fed standard compared to marine oil n-3 supplemented formula.” Lipids. 1992; 27:901-907.

LA: Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy & Soy Formulas: 1000 mg (per 100 calories)
ALA: Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Formula: 128 mg (per 100 calories)
ALA: Baby’s Only Organic® SOY Formula: 110 mg (per 100 calories)
Good Food Sources: nuts, seeds, grains legumes, vegetables and their cold-pressed oils

DHA: Baby’s Only Essentials® DHA Fatty Acids: 15 mg (per serving)
Good Food Source: fish such as salmon, sardine, tuna, and lake trout, egg
ARA: Baby’s Only Essentials® ARA Fatty Acids: 30 mg (per serving)
Good Food Sources: animal meats, dairy foods, eggs, peanuts and nori seaweed

Nature's One® offers three organic formulas that meet the nutritional requirements of the FDA's Infant Formula Act. The chart below explains the protein and carbohydrate variation between Baby's Only Organic® Soy, Lactose Free, and Dairy Formulas:

*Do not use for children with galactosemia.

Nature’s One® ingredient standards extend beyond “organic,” insuring the highest quality formulas available. The following information will help you compare Baby's Only Organic® ingredients to other organic formula brands:

Compare Baby’s Only Organic^® Ingredients to Other Brands:

Carbohydrates

Brand	Carbohydrate Source
Baby’s Only Organic®	Organic Brown Rice Syrup
Earth’s Best®	Organic Corn Syrup

Baby’s Only Organic^® Toddler Formula uses organic brown rice syrup as its carbohydrate source. Rice is one of the first solid foods fed to a baby, so there is no concern over its use as it is easily tolerated. Baby’s Only Organic^® SOY is the only organic non-dairy formula available that does not contain corn syrup and should be used by infants as directed by a healthcare professional.

Carbohydrates are one of the crucial dietary sources of energy that supports the brain, enables muscular contractions, and provides the fuel necessary for a baby’s rapid growth through 24-months of age. So it is important for a child to get plenty of carbohydrates from good sources.

Baby’s Only Organic^® source of carbohydrate comes from organic brown rice syrup that requires minimal processing and offers the benefits of slower digestion and absorption of complex sugars that provide a steady supply of energy to a baby. Organic brown rice syrup is a more complex carbohydrate compared to lactose or cane juice as used in other organic formulas. Because organic brown rice syrup requires more time for digestion, it provides a slower and steadier absorption of the carbohydrates into the blood stream and a more constant production of insulin.

Essential Fatty Acids

Brand	Linoleic Acid (per 100 kcal)	Alpha-Linolenic (per 100 kcal)
Baby’s Only Organic®	1000mg	128mg
Earth’s Best®	860mg	Not Stated

Earth’s Best^®Soy formula is lower in the essential fatty acid, Linoleic Acid; the Alpha-Linolenic fatty acid composition is not stated on the formula label. These precursor fats are important for the body to convert to DHA & ARA and are critical to brain and eye retina development. In fact, the makers of Similac supported a study¹ comparing breast fed infants to three formulas described below:

• A formula containing no added DHA & ARA, but contained higher levels of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid similar to Baby’s Only Organic^® Toddler Formula.
• Two formulas supplemented with synthetic DHA and ARA that contained lower levels of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid.

The results of this study did NOT support adding synthetic DHA & ARA to formula that contained the higher levels of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid. However, Nature's One^® recognizes that some babies may not be as efficient at converting linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid and recommends supplementation with Baby's Only Essentials DHA & ARA. The synthetic DHA & ARA used to supplement Earth’s Best^® Organic infant formula are treated with hexane solvents, acid and bleach during the manufacturing process.

It is best to compare pediatric formulas using a 100-calorie serving, which is approximately 5-ounces of formula. So over the course of a day of feedings totaling 28oz, a baby consuming Baby’s Only Organic^® would receive 784mg MORE linoleic acid when compared to Earth's Best® soy formula. We were unable to obtain information about the levels of alpha-linolenic in Earth's Best's soy formula.

1. Austed, N. et al, “Growth and development in term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: A double-masked, randomized, parallel, prospective, multivariate study,” Pediatrics (108); 2:372-381.

DHA & ARA Fatty Acids

Brand	DHA Fatty Acid
Baby’s Only Organic®	Sold separately as Baby’s Only Essentials® DHA & ARA Supplement
Earth’s Best®	Martek's DHASCO/ARASCO C. cohnii oil (algae) & M. alpina oil (fungus)

Baby’s Only Essentials^® DHA & ARA Fatty Acid Supplement is available for parents who would like to take precautionary measures to help ensure their baby has sufficient levels of DHA and ARA. The DHA and ARA in Baby’s Only Essentials^® fatty acid supplement are naturally derived from egg phospholipids (egg yolk) using a gentle aqueous (water) process. Egg phospholipids, like those found in Baby’s Only Essentials^® DHA & ARA have been used in clinical studies with infants over the past decade. One recent study showed that egg phospholipids are more efficiently absorbed than other sources (fish oil and fungal oil).¹ Egg phospholipids contain Choline, an important nutrient needed for the production of neurotransmitters and development of the memory center in the brain. Egg phospholipids also contain cholesterol, used by the body to manufacture Vitamin D, various needed hormones and bile acid. Cholesterol is also an important component in cell membranes. Baby’s Only Essentials^® DHA and ARA Fatty Acid Supplement is a well understood and a safe source of DHA and ARA that can be added to Baby’s Only Organic^® Toddler Formulas or to foods as a child grows older.

Earth's Best^® uses a novel synthetic source of DHA and ARA for their infant formulas. Our company does not prefer the source or the extraction process for vegetarian fatty acids. The C. cohnii oil (algae) and M. alpina oil (fungus) used in the organic and conventional infant formulas are treated with hexane solvents, acid and bleach during processing.² This is a common extraction process for conventional oils, but is prohibited for organic vegetable oils. We also know that vegetarian sources are a relatively new/novel source of fatty acids and there may be much to learn on the efficacy of these fatty acids. For these reasons, Nature's One® developed its DHA & ARA product using egg phospholipid, which has been naturally derived and consumed by humans long before the first "chicken or the egg" riddle was posed.

1. Gil, A., et al, "Role of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in infant nutrition," European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2003)57, Suppl 1, S31-34.

2. Sam Zeller, Ph.D. - Martek Biosciences Corporation, Food & Drug Administration Agency Response Letter, GRAS Notice No. GRN 000137

Kosher

Brand	Kosher Status
Baby’s Only Organic® SOY	Kosher Pareve
Earth’s Best®	NOT Kosher

Baby’s Only Organic^® Toddler Formula is certified Kosher by Orthodox Union (O-U). The kosher symbol, O-U, is located on the front portion of the label. A current Kosher Certificate is available upon request.

Vegetable Oils

Brand	Vegetable Oils
Baby’s Only Organic®	Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Soybean Oil & Organic Coconut Oil
Earth’s Best®	Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Soy Oil

Some formulas, such as Earth's Best^®, the Parents Choice^® Wal-Mart^® brand, and Enfamil^® use palm olein oil as part of the fat blend in their formulas. Palm olein oil is made from palm oil. Unfortunately clinical studies have proven the use of palm olein oil as a predominant fat source in infant formulas causes some babies to poorly absorb calcium resulting in lower bone mineralization.^{1, 2} When palm olein oil is provided in the formula, calcium soaps (calcium in fat) are formed in the gut. These calcium soaps prevent the absorption of fat and calcium in the gut and can also result in harder stool formation³ or constipation.

Almost 90% of all palm oil is produced in Indonesia and Malaysia at oil-palm plantations. This has resulted in widespread deforestation, destruction of rain forests, and putting the survival of some animals at risk. The razing by burning of tropical rain forests to make way for oil-palm plantations also results in the release of large amounts of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere.⁴

Baby’s Only Organic^® Toddler Formulas contain no palm olein oil and no palm oil. Instead, Baby’s Only Organic^® formulas contain a blend of organic oils: Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Soybean Oil and Organic Coconut Oil. Baby’s Only Organic^® vegetable oils are expeller-pressed, which is a squeezing process to extract the oil from the organic plants. No harsh chemicals are used to produce the vegetable oils.

1. Koo, W.W.K., et al, “Reduced bone mineralization in infants fed palm olein-containing formula: A randomized, double-blinded, prospective trial.” Pediatrics 2003; 111:1007-1023.

2. Kennedy, K. et al, “Double-blinded, randomized trial of a synthetic triacylglycerol in formula-fed term infants: Effects on stool biochemistry, stool characteristics, and bone mineralization.” Am J Clin Nutr 1999; 70:920-927.

3. Nelson, S.E. et al, “Absorption of fat and calcium by infants fed a milk-based formula containing palm olein.” J Am Coll Nutr 17: 327-332.

4. Brown, Ellie and Jacobson, Michael F. Cruel Oil. Washington, D.C.: Center for Science in the Public Interest, May, 2005.

Taurine, Selenium & Iron

Baby's Only Organic^® formulas do contain taurine, selenium and iron, similar to conventional formulas.

Taurine, an amino acid normally present in breast milk, has been shown to play a role in retinal development, among others. Cow and soy milks do not contain adequate amounts of the amino acid.

Selenium is a mineral important for proper formation of red blood cells, development of skeletal muscle and proper growth. Selenium, too, is normally present in breast milk, but lacking in cow and soy milks. Baby's Only Organic^® contains added taurine and selenium.

Iron is added at the level recommended by the Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition. Inappropriate dietary iron could result in anemia, weakness, muscle fatigue, abnormal gastrointestinal motility, and a reduction of cognitive ability. This reduction in cognition has been shown to be irreversible, even once a normal iron level is retained.

Raffinose & Stachyose

Nature’s One^® has a production method that naturally breaks down these two sugars so that they are easily digested. Unlike soy protein isolation processes that chemically strip the soybean of many of its naturally occurring benefits, the process used by Nature’s One^® retains the balance of the soymilk as nature intended.

Whole Soybeans vs Soy Isolates

Baby's Only Organic derives its organic soy protein concentrate from the whole soybean. Other formulas use soy protein isolates which chemically removes all the naturally occurring components of the soybean except the protein, manganese and phytoestrogens. Baby's Only Organic® SOY retains the natural benefits of the whole soybean as nature intended. We believe this provides balance among all the vitamins and minerals naturally found in our SOY formula. In fact, at a recent (May, 2007) conference on Diet and Optimal Health sponsored by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, Professor William Helferich stated “when the whole food (referring to the whole soybean) is consumed, you get a very different effect than if you consume the concentrated constituents individually.” He further noted that the whole soybean is healthier than many of its individual components. In other words, the whole soybean provides healthier nutrition than when consuming concentrated components of the soybean, such as phytoestrogens.

“Are soy isoflavones safe? ‘It depends,’ University of Illinois researcher says.” Soyatech eNews, May 17, 2007. Sourced from http://www.soyatech.com/news_story.php?id=2759.

Nucleotides

Baby’s Only Organic^® Soy Formula does not contain nucleotides. Nutritional science and the medical community have not determined if there are any added benefits for added nucleotides - especially since all are synthetically derived. The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition weighs-in on this subject as well commenting that “...additional studies are needed to understand the mechanism of action, confirm clinical endpoints, and monitor the long-term effects of adding nucleotides to infant formula.” ¹

Most importantly, nucleotides added to conventional and organic infant formulas are derived by synthetic, non-organic methods. There are presently no organic or natural sources for nucleotides. We are therefore concerned about the harmful effects of the chemicals used to process nucleotides and the synthetic source of nucleotides; especially since the benefits of their addition have not been clearly demonstrated.

1. Reference: Committee on Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, 5th edition, American Academy of Pediatrics, pg 618.