What is Disodium uridine 5’-monophosphate
Disodium uridine 5’-monophosphate is one of four nucleotides that are added to most standard infant formulas.
Nucleotides are not nutrients. They molecules important for metabolism. While they have many roles, they are best known as the subunits or building blocks of DNA and RNA. Nucleotides are also involved in reactions that convert food to energy and for making compounds the body needs.
Nucleotides are found in human milk, therefore are also added to infant formulas.
The other nucleotides found infant formula are:
Since all four nucleotides have the same role infant formula, we created one main article to explain them.
Which Baby Formulas have Nucleotides?
Most standard infant formulas made with nonfat milk and whey protein concentrate contain nucleotides. Organic baby formulas are the least likely to have them.
Most solution formulas made with whey protein hydrolysates also not contain nucleotides. Similar, most therapeutic formulas do contain nucleotides; however a few do.
Lastly, plant-based formulas do not contain nucleotides.