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...Cow milk, a childhood staple and a key source of vital nutrients, is also the most common food allergen in early life. Like many allergic disorders, researchers and doctors aren’t sure of the exact cause of cow milk allergy or why some infants develop a milk allergy while others do not. Researchers are working to better understand factors that may contribute to cow milk allergy. Cow milk protein allergy is sometimes referred to as...

...Why some infants develop a milk allergy is unknown. An allergy is an abnormal response by the body’s immune system in response to one or several food allergens. Symptoms of cow milk allergy are caused by exposure to cow milk proteins. These signal the body to produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against the protein. When a person is allergic, any time the body “sees” the protein, the antibodies recognize it and release the chemicals...

...More and more children are developing food allergies. Did you know, cow milk protein is the most common food allergen in early childhood? It’s even more prevalent in infancy than peanut allergy. In fact, more than 100,000 babies each year – 2-5% of infants – suffer from this allergy in the US. Cow milk allergy (CMA) can also be called milk protein allergy, milk protein intolerance or cow milk protein allergy (CMPA). Want...

...Many families have children who suffer from cow milk allergy and at least one other food allergy. An allergy to more than one food is known as multiple food allergies. For instance, about one-third of cow milk allergy patients may develop allergies to other foods. Dealing with multiple food allergies can make life challenging for you and your child. Meals at home, dining out, play dates, and meeting nutritional needs can become obstacles....

...Refer to your healthcare professional for an accurate food allergy diagnosis....

...a hypoallergenic amino acid-based formula, like Neocate, should be used instead of an eHF to manage cow milk allergy. Available Types of Baby Formula First, let’s review available types of baby formulas. The below table provides quick insight into the different types. Understanding formula differences is important in cow milk allergy (CMA). Infant formulas vary by the kind of protein used to make them and the size of the protein. The source and size of...