Probiotic infant formula introduced in US
Nestle Nutrition announced the launch of a new infant formula, Good Start Natural Cultures, containing probiotics (beneficial bacteria) that promote a healthy immune system. This is the first infant formula offered in the US containing probiotics [more].
According to the manufacturer, formula-fed infants have less of the “good” bifidobacteria, than is found in the intestinal flora of breastfed infants, which many experts credit for their overall good health. The Good Start Natural Cultures formula contains the bacterium Bifidobacterium lactis and is designed to help formula-fed infants achieve higher levels of beneficial bacteria and improve the microflora balance in the gastrointestinal tract.
Reading between the lines: teaching teens to use nutrition facts labels
March 4th 2025Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, emphasizes the importance of learning to spot added sugars, compare portion sizes, and recognize misleading marketing claims to give patients a practical tool to take ownership of their health.
