Amino Acid-based Formulas
Neocate, an amino acid-based formula is an alternative hypoallergenic formula in which the proteins are broken down into their simplest and purest form, making it easier for the body to process and digest. This complete protein processing makes Neocate different from other infant formulas, being Neocate very well tolerated, easy to be absorbed and digested.
 Additionally, an amino acid-based formula as Neocate is hypoallergenic: single amino acids are least likely to cause an allergic response.
On opposite, whole proteins, that are in basic formulas, or bigger pieces of proteins, as they are in hydrolized formulas, are more allergenic and can inappropriately react with some components of the immune system, letting a food allergic reaction to occur.
Typically, infants are placed on Neocate because of their difficulty in tolerating or digesting whole proteins found in previous formulas which caused allergy symptoms. Only pure amino acid mixtures such as Neocate are considered to be non-allergenic. This gives Neocate a distinct advantage over other infant formulas including hydrolysate-based formulas which contain protein links are therefore have a potential for allergic inflammation.
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