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Nature's One Organic Formulas Do Not Contain life'sDHA™.

In 2001, US infant formula manufacturers began adding a novel source of DHA and ARA that is manufactured by Martek Biosciences called life'sDHA™. This DHA is derived from strains of algae; the ARA is manufactured using a non-toxigenic soil fungus. In 2006, organic infant formula companies began promoting their use of this same ingredient. The following is the manufacturing process described by Martek:

"The oil is then separated from the dried biomass by hexane extraction and centrifugation and/or filtration, followed by winterization. The hexane phase undergoes additional centrifugation/filtration to remove solids then the winterized oil is heated and treated with acid. Subsequently, the oil is treated with caustic, centrifuged, bleached and deodorized." ²

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There are two basic groupings of fatty acids called (1) essential fatty acids or "precursor fats" (as found in Baby's Only Organic® pediatric formulas) and (2) non-essential fatty acids which can also be “preformed fats” (as found in Baby's Only Essentials^® DHA and ARA Fatty Acid Supplement*).

Baby's Only Organic^® pediatric formulas contain two essential (precursor) fats: Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) and Linoleic Acid (LA). Alpha-Linolenic and Linoleic fatty acids are called "essential" because the human body cannot make these fats and therefore it is essential to derive them from food sources. Alpha-Linolenic Acid is an omega-3 used by the body to make Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). Linoleic Acid is an omega-6 used by the body to make Arachidonic Acid (ARA). DHA and ARA are called “non-essential” fatty acids because full-term, healthy infants, children, and adults can manufacture these from Alpha-Linolenic and Linoleic fatty acids.

Baby's Only Essentials^® DHA and ARA Fatty Acid Supplement is made with preformed DHA and ARA long-chain fatty acids. This means the fats are already available in their final forms and the body does not need to manufacture from precursor fats, Alpha-Linolenic and Linoleic fatty acids.

The Human Body Converts Essential Fatty Acids into Non-Essential Fatty Acids
Omega Source	Essential Fatty Acids	Non-Essential Fatty Acids
Omega-3	Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) ?	Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Omega-6	Linoleic Acid (LA) ?	Arachidonic Acid (ARA)

 

1. Austed N, et al, “Growth and Development in term infants fed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: A double-masked, randomized, parallel, prospective, multivariate study,” Pediatrics, 108; 2:372-381.
2. Sam Zeller, Ph.D. - Martek Biosciences Corporation, Food & Drug Administration Agency Response Letter, GRAS Notice No. GRN 000137

Nature's One Organic Formulas Test FREE OF MELAMINE.

Nature's One^® began precautionary testing for melamine shortly after the China infant formula contamination became public. Approved screening methods used by a third-party laboratory confirm there is NO MELAMINE or Cyanuric Acid in Baby's Only Organic^® formulas and PediaSmart^® nutritional beverages. Nature's One^® does not use packaging or cleaning solutions that contain melamine or cyanuric acid. Parents can rest assured that all products are manufactured in the U.S.A. Nature's One^® production and ingredient standards extend beyond “organic” insuring the highest nutritional quality of any leading brand.

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Nature's One Products Have 100% BPA-Free Packaging

Nature's One^® has finalized BPA testing on its powdered formula (produced in 2009) using a third-party laboratory. The testing method is 10-times more sensitive than the current test used by the FDA. As expected, no BPA was detected in Nature’s One^® formula products. With the help of Nature's One^® suppliers, all components of our packaging used in 2010 are 100% BPA-free. This includes the new "easy-open" lid that once used an epoxy based resin. Nature's One® will be introducing new light-weight canisters and "easy-open" lids for all Baby’s Only Organic^® formulas and PediaSmart^® nutrition beverages produced in 2010.

The concern with packaging of pediatric nutritional products is usually related to bisphenol-A coatings. These coatings are used in some packaging and have the potential for migration of bisphenol-A into the canned foods. Health concerns related to bisphenol-A have recently been reported because of bisphenol-A's endocrine-disrupting properties, particularly the estrogen pathway.¹ Bisphenol-A is used in the epoxy resin that coats the inside of some metal cans. This coating helps to prevent corrosion of the can, contamination of the canned food from dissolved metals, and bacterial contamination causing spoilage of the food. Thus, the coating helps to maintain the food product's quality and taste and aids in extending shelf life.

The greater risk of BPA migration has been found to be related to heat exposure during processing.² BPA migration appears to be most often associated with liquid ready-to-feed and concentrated formulas sold in cans where high processing temperatures are used once the liquid formula is sealed in the can. High temperatures are needed during canning of liquid formulas to achieve product sterility and prevent botulism or the growth of other microorganisms that would lead to spoilage. The presence of high processing temperatures is thought to provoke a migration of the bisphenol-A into liquid formula. The canisters used for PediaSmart^® are NOT hot-filled. PediaSmart® powder cans are filled at room temperature and then vacuum sealed.

As always, Nature's One^® will continue to work with its suppliers to identify the safest packaging and most nutritious ingredients available.

1. Kuehn, B. “Expert panels weigh bisphenol-A risks,” JAMA. 2007; 298: 1499-1503.
2. Goodson, A. et al. “Survey of bisphenol A and bisphenol F in canned foods.” Food Addit Contam. 2002; 19: 796-802.

Baby's Only Organic Formulas are Certified Organic

Baby’s Only Organic^® Dairy, Lactose Free and Soy formulas are Certified Organic by OneCert. OneCert is a USDA approved government agency, similar to Quality Assurance International (QAI). For more information about OneCert, refer to their website at www.onecert.net. OneCert also complies with the new USDA National Organic Standards Program.

Environmentally Friendly Packaging

Our new canisters are good for the environment because they are recyclable and on average contain 50% recycled content. Additionally, the canisters are light weight since they are made of paperboard instead of tin. This reduces environmental waste and energy used in manufacturing and transportation. The canister’s metal top and bottom are also recyclable. Again, all components of the packaging are BPA-free.

As an organic manufacturer, Nature's One^® is concerned over the level of chemicals ingested by infants, toddlers and children and will always use the highest quality ingredients and materials available to produce and package its organic pediatric products.

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Our organic formulas have been around for over a decade and have been throughly researched to provide your child with optimum nutrition. At BabysOnly.ca, not only do we provide the best quality organic formulas in Canada, but our products are also extremely competitive compared to other organic formula brands in Canada.

	Dairy/Soy	Canister Size	Retail Price	# of 4oz Servings	Contains DHA?	Cost per Serving
Nature's One® Baby's Only®	Yes/Yes	360g	$15$13.50	20	No	$0.75$0.68
My Organic Baby™	Yes/Yes	730g	$35 - $43	40	Yes	$0.88 - $1.08
President's Choice® Organics™	Yes/Yes	730g	$23.99	40	Yes	$0.60

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