Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It has several important functions, the most critical being the role it plays in good bone formation and development.

But in young babies, both premature and term, the body’s ability to absorb calcium is affected by the presence of fatty acids.

The fatty acids in Betapol® have a specific structure that enables them to be better absorbed in the bloodstream, which also improves the absorption of dietary calcium. The bone mineral density and bone mineral content in babies who receive Betapol® is better than in those fed with traditional formulas, and comparable to what is seen in breast-fed babies.