DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, is often touted as a heavyweight ingredient in child nutrition, particularly when discussing milk. Research suggests DHA supports healthy brain development throughout childhood.

While it's undoubtedly crucial for cognitive function, it's important to remember that there are many more aspects to a well-developed child and this often requires more than just one ingredient. Similac^® GainSchool highlights the importance of a balanced combination of ingredients, not just focusing solely on DHA in milk

The PRODI-G Difference: Added Gangliosides for Higher Performance IQ²

Similac GainSchool's PRODI-G formula features gangliosides, an ingredient that plays a key role in cognitive function which supports the development of higher Performance IQ (vs formula without gangliosides supplementation). Added Gangliosides help stimulate neural cell outgrowths, synapse formation, and synaptic functions that may help support higher performance IQ. When combined with other essential nutrients, they become the building blocks of a child's brain development, which may determine intelligence³.

5 HMOs for Immunity: Strong Defense

Besides Added Gangliosides, Similac GainSchool also contains 5 human milk oligosaccharides (5HMOs) which are the complex sugars found in nature that help strengthen a child's immune system. Studies show that supplementation with HMO (specifically 2’-FL HMO) is associated with up to 66% less respiratory infections (versus milk without 2’-FL HMO supplementation). This formula becomes a shield that allows children to explore the world around them with strengthened immune protection.

With this power-packed combination, Similac GainSchool provides the nutrients your child needs to be a fast learner. Its carefully crafted formula can help develop your child's ability to understand and process information more easily, especially during the crucial ages of 3 and above.

Having DHA is not enough. Look beyond the numbers and switch to a comprehensive nutrition solution to support your child’s development. Choose Similac GainSchool.

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2. Gurnida D, et.al. Early Human Development, 2012:88:595-601
3. Ryan, J., Rice, G. E., & Mitchell, M. D. (2013). The role of gangliosides in brain development and the potential benefits of perinatal supplementation. Nutrition Research, 33(11), 877–887. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2013.07.021
4. Plaza‐Díaz, J., Fontana, L., & Gil, Á. (2018). Human milk oligosaccharides and immune system development. Nutrients, 10(8), 1038. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10081038
5. Marriage BJ, et.al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015;61(6):649

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