05/01/2023
As many of you know by now, my willingness to endorse products across social media is cautious and entirely dependent on evidenced-based information (which for most products is limited and therefore a non-negotiable "no" for me). As such, when Nutricia approached me about their newly developed 30kcal/fl oz ready-to-feed infant formula, Fortini⢠Infant, I was skeptical. Another infant formula on the market, eh? What does "big pharma" want from me now?
Given Nutricia's brand reputation as the creator and maker of Neocate infant formulas, I was willing to hear more about their new product, Fortini. To ensure my commitment to bringing you evidenced based health information I did a deep dive into the product, the research behind it, and the current literature on infant nutrition.
At this time, I can safely say that Nutricia's ready-to-feed infant formula, Fortini, is a breakthrough and an absolute win in the field of infant malnutrition and failure to thrive (FTT).
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist I see and treat many infants with malnutrition or failure to thrive (FTT). Growth in the first 1,000 days of life is a critical period for brain development which lays the groundwork for cognition throughout life.
Up until now, the current approach to infants with malnutrition and failure to thrive (FTT) involves concentrating and fortifying infant formulas. This method is complex, time consuming and challenging. It is often a lengthy matter of trial and error which can result in prolonged delays in reaching the feeding goals necessary to achieve adequate nutrition and catch-up growth.
That was until Nutricia introduced their new ready-to-feed Fortini Infant formula. Fortini is the first and only 30kcal/fl oz formula specially calibrated for term infants with FTT.
It is indicated for term infants from birth up until 18 months of age with or at increased risk of growth failure, increased energy requirements, and/or fluid restrictions (e.g.,congenital heart disease, chronic lung diseases).
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