
22/07/2025
🍼What’s Really in Infant Formula? A Closer Look… 👶🏽
As a holistic chiropractor and wellness advocate, we believe in looking deeper — especially when it comes to our babies’ nutrition.
Today, we’re spotlighting one of the most popular formulas on the market: Similac Sensitive. Marketed as “gentle” and “for fussiness,” the truth lies in the fine print of the ingredients label…
Here’s what we found:
🚫 Maltodextrin – A highly processed sugar that can spike insulin levels and disrupt gut health.
🚫 Carrageenan – Linked to intestinal inflammation and used to thicken formulas.
🚫 High Oleic Safflower Oil, Soy Oil, Soy Lecithin – Refined, potentially GMO oils that can contribute to inflammation and hormone imbalance.
🚫 Synthetic vitamins – Often harder to absorb and missing the natural cofactors found in real food and breast milk.
🚫 Sugar – Not something any baby needs added to their first foods.
Even though this formula is labeled with terms like “no artificial growth hormones” and “no palm olein oil,” it’s still filled with ultra-processed fillers and chemically-derived nutrients.
🌿 What’s the better option?
Breast milk is nature’s perfect food — designed specifically for your baby’s body. It includes:
✔️ Antibodies
✔️ Live enzymes
✔️ Easy-to-absorb nutrients
✔️ Probiotics and prebiotics
✔️ Hormonal signals to support bonding and development
💛 If breastfeeding isn’t an option, donor milk from screened sources is the next best choice.
👉 As wellness providers, we support parents in making informed, empowered choices — not just convenient ones.
Let’s raise healthy kiddos from day one. It starts with awareness.
Got questions about holistic baby care? DM us — we’re here to support your journey.