Neocate and Soy allergy
Soy allergy is an immune system response to soy protein. About 0.5% of the population has a soy allergy which is more common in infants. The average age at which the allergy manifests itself is 3 months, but the majority of infants outgrow it by the age of two. Up to 50% of children with cow milk allergy are also allergic to soy protein.
Soy allergy symptoms can include: asthma, atopic dermatitis (skin rash), colitis, diarrhea, eczema, fever, itching, vomiting and wheezing. Reactions can occur as long as 48 hours after ingestion of an offending substance (soy).
Neocate is a soy protein-free formula and has safely and effectively treated infants and children with intolerance to soy as well as extensively hydrolyzed formulas. Neocate will provide all the necessary nutrients for normal growth and development while excluding the allergic ingredient (in this example, soy).
When soy allergy is suspected in children, soy should be completely removed from the diet for several days. Under the advice of a physician or dietitian, soy products can then be cautiously returned to the diet to see if symptoms return.
It is common that those who are allergic to soy also react to other foods, especially other legumes such as peas, peanuts, lentils and garbanzo beans. Children with multiple food protein intolerance can be allergic to soy, extensively hydrolyzed formula and a wide range of other foods.
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