NAN® OPTIPRO® - Metabolic Health

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Metabolic_health

METABOLIC HEALTH

Supporting metabolic health with our exclusive optimised protein blend

As they grow, infants need appropriate nutrition to fuel their daily needs and build strong foundations for lifelong health.

The protein content of breast milk decreases significantly after several months of breastfeeding, and according to the early protein hypothesis, excessive protein intake in early life programmes a tendency towards increased early weight gain and formation of fat cells.2-4

Protein

Developed as part of our ambition to provide infant formula as close to the composition of breast milk as possible, OPTIPRO® is Nestlé’s unique proprietary optimised protein blend. OPTIPRO® provides the right quality and quantity of protein to support a child’s metabolic health.
 

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Breast milk sets the standard for infant nutrition. A dynamic solution, breast milk changes to match the evolving nutritional needs of developing babies and infants. It also provides the right quality of protein – in terms of amino acid variety and amount – and quantity to meet the needs of healthy growth and development.1

AN OPTIMISED PROTEIN BLEND

The protein composition of human milk and cow’s milk are quite different.
 

Whey protein has been shown to foster smooth digestion.1,5-7
Cow’s milk also contains a protein called casein-glycomacropeptide (CGMP) that is rich in threonine, an amino acid that may lead to accelerated weight gain in early infancy, known to be a risk factor for obesity later on.8,9
Nestlé uses cutting-edge technology to ensure that OPTIPRO® has an essential amino acid composition close to that of breast milk, as well as appropriate levels of threonine.

STAGE 1 COMPLETE NUTRITION FOR INFANTS 0–6 MONTHS
NAN® OPTIPRO® 1 contains 1.8 g/100 kcal of Nestlé’s proprietary optimised protein blend, OPTIPRO®, clinically shown to:

Growth

SUPPORT AGE-APPROPRIATE GROWTH IN INFANTS10
Growth comparable to WHO standards
Supported by 1 meta-analysis & 11 clinical trials

Gentle

BE GENTLE ON IMMATURE ORGANS6
Reduces stress on immature kidneys

STAGES 2-4 FORMULATED FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AT EVERY STAGE
NAN® OPTIPRO® 2, 3 and 4 contain 2.3 g/100 kcal of Nestlé’s proprietary optimised protein blend, OPTIPRO®, which is:

Regulation

IN LINE WITH LATEST REGULATIONS11
In accordance with Codex Standards for follow-up formulae

Gentle

GENTLE ON IMMATURE ORGANS11,12
Close to minimum level authorised by regulations in order to prevent stress on immature organs due to excessive protein supply

References:

1. Lönnerdal B. Am J Clin Nutr, 2003. 77(6):1537S–1543S. 
2. Koletzko B et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2011;94(6 suppl):1749S-1753S. 
3. Koletzko B et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;89:1836-1845. 
4. Koletzko B et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;89(suppl):1502S-1508S. 
5. European patent, 1997.
6. Räihä NC et al., J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2002;35:275–281.
7. Billeaud C, et al. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1990;44:577–583. 
8. Koletzko B, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;89(suppl):1S–7S.
9. Haschke F, et al. Ann Nutr Metab. 2014;64(suppl 1):19–24.
10. Alexander DD et al., Am J Clin Nutr. 2016;104:1083–1092. 
11. Codex Stan 156–1987. 
12. EFSA. EFSA J. 2014;12(7):3760.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

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. 
We also recognize that breastfeeding is not always an option for parents. We recommend healthcare professionals to inform parents about the advantages of breastfeeding. If parents consider not to breastfeed, healthcare professionals should inform parents that such a decision can be difficult to reverse and that the introduction of partial bottle-feeding will reduce the supply of breast milk. Parents should consider the social and financial implications of the use of infant formula. 
As babies grow at different rates, healthcare professionals should advise on the appropriate time for a baby to begin eating complementary foods. 
Infant formula and complementary foods should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label in order to avoid risks to a baby’s health.