and infections since 70% of the immune system resides in the gut. The first step to strengthen gut health is by understanding the– this consists of trillions of microorganisms in the intestine that communicate with our organs and immune system, impacting our overall health.
Some bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live within our gut protect us against harmful germs and help break down non-digestible substrates such as dietary fibers to support the growth of specialist microbes which can affect health outcomesThe formation of a healthy microbiome begins very early on.
HMO is a major component of human-produced milk which is found to contribute to the development of the child’s immune systemIn 2005, Abbott conducted its first clinical study on a formula with HMO. After numerous studies through the years, Abbott made a breakthrough by introducing Similac GainSchool as the first milk formula with 2’-fucosyllactose HMO, which was launched in the Philippines in 2018.
For parents who choose to use formula milk, Abbott’s commitment to scientific-forward nutrition continues. Today, the newly reformulated Similac GainSchool is the world’s first formula that contains an exclusive blend of the five most abundant HMOs, representing ~60% of total HMOs in nature to improve children’s immunity. It helps strengthen children’s defenses against infection.