Lebenswert Ingredients

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Lebenswert Ingredients Explained

Lebenswert formulas are made from 33 groups of ingredients, all but 1 of which has multiple sub categorizations of scientific ingredient name variations. Because Lebenswert labels are in German and not English, they can be confusing and difficult to navigate. Additionally, several ingredients are written in their biological chemical name, rather than in plain language.

Organic Life Start has aggregated a complete list of Lebenswert formula ingredients and categorized them into 6 functional categories (Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats & Oils, Vitamins, Minerals & Electrolytes, Emulsifiers & Stabilizers).

Proteins

Lebenswert formulas use high-quality organic milk proteins sourced from cow milk, whey powder, and additional amino acids. These organic baby formula ingredients are needed for infant muscle development and immune function. Whey protein is easily digestible, making it a perfect choice for young and gentle digestive systems.

Carbohydrates

To mimic breast milk, Lebenswert stage 1 provides lactose based carbohydrates (lactose is the primary carbohydrate naturally found in breast milk). In follow on stages (2 & 3) carbohydrates are supplemented with maltodextrin and starch to provide increased satiety for hungrier babies. Carbohydrates act as the energy source for your baby. Lebenswert organic formula ingredients balance fast-acting carbohydrates with long-lasting carbohydrate sources to make baby formulas that are nutritionally well rounded.

Fats & Oils

Lebenswert organic ingredients use fats and oils such as algae oil, Mortierella alpina oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, and sunflower oil to provide essential fatty acids that support brain, nervous system, and eye development. Algae oil is the vegetarian-friendly source of plant-based DHA Omega-3, and Mortierella alpina oil supplies ARA Omega-6.

Vitamins

Lebenswert ingredients use a robust profile of vitamins that collectively support healthy baby growth (surpassing EU standards). All vitamins in Lebenswert formulas come from sources that allow Lebenswert to stay Bioland certified.

• Vitamin A: helps with vision
• Vitamin B (B-Complex Vitamins): helps metabolism, red blood cells, and brain development
• Vitamin C: helps build the immune system
• Vitamin D: helps build strong bones
• Vitamin E: helps cells grow and repair
• Vitamin K: helps with blood clotting

Additionally, Lebenswert infant formula ingredients mention folic acid for cell growth, especially targeting spinal growth.

Minerals & Electrolytes

Ingredients of baby formula will list several minerals, and this is a part of the special blend that makes Lebenswert special. All minerals in Lebenswert formulas play a role in balancing your baby's bodily functions during rapid development and growth.

• Calcium: helps bone growth
• Copper: helps with enzyme regulation
• Iron: helps with blood formation
• Zinc: helps with metabolism regulation
• Potassium & Sodium: helps build healthy nerve connections
• Magnesium: helps stabilize metabolic activities

Emulsifiers & Stabilizers

While early stage (1 & 2) Lebenswert formulas use the natural properties of their ingredient blend to make a smooth and creamy formula, stage 3 specifically adds Orthophosphoric acid as an emulsifier and stabilizer. This ingredient prevents separation and also regulates acidity, helping create a shelf stable formula with easy digestion.

Lebenswert Formula Ingredients

Lebenswert formulas have been designed from the ground up to only use clean ingredients, without additives or fillers. Lebenswert formula ingredients balance each other to create a complete nutritional profile. This brand only uses organic ingredients of baby formula that achieve Bioland certification.