The quote I was looking for from Milupa-Aptimil
"Not all milks are the same - IMMUNOFORTIS
Aptamil has led the way in the understanding of breastmilk for over 50 years. That's why we've developed IMMUNOFORTIS, a patented mix of special prebiotics inspired by those found naturally in breastmilk. Intensive work has shown that the unique formulation of IMMUNOFORTIS helps to support your baby's natural immune system and makes Aptamil the best follow on milk for babies aged 6 months and beyond."
aptimil still claiming to be closest to breastmilk at the bottom but no mention of clinically proven on the UK website
This is from the "NUTRICIA INDONESIA" website. (A subsidiary of Milupa-Aptimil)
"What is IMMUNOFORTIS?
IMMUNOFORTIS are types of oligosaccharide prebiotics. Oligosacharide is the third biggest bio-component in breast milk after lactose and fat. IMMUNOFORTIS is functioned as the prebiotic or the food for good bacteria live in our intestine.
Adding IMMUNOFORTIS into infant milk formula is aimed to naturally increase the growth of good bacteria in the intestine so that it resemble the intestinal floral composition in breastfed babies. The benefit is enormous, it suppress the increase of bad bacteria that cause illness"
Its their bad grammer, not mine
"DUMEX SINGAPORE"
A little something I found on their website, promoting "IMMUNOFORTIS"
Look at this link saying Naturally Strengthen Baby's Immune System which then goes on to mention the man made.......
"IMMUNOFORTIS? - A clinically proven breakthrough in child nutrition
IMMUNOFORTIS? is developed by Numico Research. It is clinically proven in infant nutrition and a special prebiotic combination"
Further on, they then go on to talk about IQ in children......
"Q: Finally, in a nutshell, what?s your advice to parents who wish to raise smarter children?
A: Behavioral geneticists inform us that most cognitive abilities are roughly 50% heritable or, attributable to the genes we are born with. This leaves the other 50% to be influenced by envirnomentevery physical, sensory, social, and educational influence a child is exposed to from the moment of conception and it is here that parents, teachers, and doctors can help make a difference in children's future abilities.
Prenatal experience accounts for a surprisingly large proportion of the variance in intelligence in the population--perhaps 20% by some estimates. Preterm birth is a well-known risk factor for neurological problems and mental impairment. The more women can do to stay healthy during pregnancy, the better it is for their babies. The list includes: eating well; getting enough rest and exercise; avoiding severe stress, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs; minimizing legal drug use and exposure to other potentially harmful chemicals; and most importantly, avoiding infection.
After birth, one of the simplest ways mothers can help their children achieve a few extra IQ points is by choosing to breastfeed for the first year of life. Scientists have yet to elucidate exactly why breast milk is so advantageous for mental development, but it is known to contain dozens of factorsspecific nutrients, hormones, enzymes, and immune factorswhich are specifically beneficial to brain development.
Other factors in early childhood that are associated with greater cognitive achievement include: a healthy environment (especially, free from second-hand smoke, lead, and other heavy metals); loving, involved parents (and other caregivers) who talk, read, and sing to their babies a lot; exposure to a variety of sensory and social stimuli (but avoiding overstimulation); high-quality child care or nursery school; firm but fair discipline; and high expectations of mature behavior.
The key to raising a smarter, happier child is loving interaction from parents. Spend time together in positive ways, sharing an activity the child will enjoy. Most importantly, model the kind of responsible, intelligent, and moral behavior you want your child to emulate, since children learn most through the example we set, rather than the specific teaching we attempt."