"the formula rep came to announce that Similac Advance has been proven to improve immunity..." Don't know if Joyce's post was the first or if I've missed the discussion, but my reaction is-- Sure, the new formulation "improves immunity" relative to the previous incarnation. Depends what one's standard is, and how loosely one is willing to follow standards of English usage. When one considers the multiplicity and synergy of all the immunologically active components of a mother's milk, one realizes we will never see a formula that "improves immunity." In the unlikely event that one facet of immunity could be improved, the net result would still be an overall loss in immune protection, as it is now. Arly Helm, MS, IBCLC *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html