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What is the best formula for a healthy newborn?

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Dr. Thomas Rohde answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Breast milk: We are designed to eat milk from our mothers! our long term health is set in the first 2 years by the health of our gut and immune system and are benefitted from proper diet - breast milk initially, then healthy whole food prepared at home not in a factory and a daily probiotic to keep gut flora healthy. This prevents colds, flu, etc. Cow's milk would be a so-so second choice. No soy.

Answered 4/25/2016

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Breast milk: breast is best- It contains antibodies that fight infection that formula doesn't have. Many formula companies have come close to breast milk, but they can not put the infection fighting antibodies in their formula cause that is made by mothers as they get exposed to various infections.. in order to protect the baby.

Answered 7/27/2014

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