Do HiPP Organic milks contain LCPs?
Yes, HiPP Organic baby milks do contain LCPs. LCPs is short for ‘long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids’ which are a type of unsaturated fats that play many useful roles in the body. Two of the most common LCPs are the omega 3 LCP known as DHA, and the omega 6 LCP known as AA. Both of these are found in breastmilk and have been added to HiPP Organic infant milks. AA and DHA are important components of the retina of the eye and of the brain and they are therefore of major importance during the visual and neurological development of young babies. AA and DHA can be made from other fats in the diet by babies, but the ability to do so is very limited in the first few months of life, so a dietary source of AA and DHA is desirable to ensure optimum nutrition and development in bottle fed babies in the first 4-6 months of life.
