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10/25/2011
...broken down into their “elements.” Another term is “semi-elemental.” In terms of nutrition, a semi-elemental formula, or hydrolysate, is one that has proteins that are partly broken down, or hydrolyzed. These can be partially or extensively hydrolyzed. An elemental formula is one that contains only amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Elemental formulas can also have some fats which are easier for the body to absorb than those found in the standard diet. Now,...
...two years old. Finally, doctors switched Makenzie to Neocate, a hypoallergenic formula made up of individual amino acids (the building blocks of protein) instead of the full or partial protein chains in the other formulas that Makenzie tried. Almost immediately, she was able to keep the formula down. Within a month, she gained six pounds. At age four Makenzie began to show signs that she wanted to eat orally. Pam tried feeding her jarred baby...
02/18/2010
...choose to feed your baby formula: Consider an elemental formula like Neocate that is made up of individual amino acids and is easier for babies with allergies to digest. Think about choosing a formula that contains DHA and ARA, two fatty acids that are important for infant eye and brain development (both naturally present in breast milk). 6-12 months This is when you want to start introducing your baby to solid foods. Start adding texture...
...carpet shampoos, high-quality air purifiers, a shower filter for R.J.’s bath water, chlorine-free diapers and wipes and 100 percent cotton bedding and clothing. R.J. still had no relief. R.J.’s mother was breastfeeding and tried eliminating possible food allergens from her diet as well as switching to a milk-based formula and then to Nutramigen (i.e. hydrolysate formula). Nothing worked. Finally, the family found a pediatrician who recommended Neocate, an amino acid-based formula used to manage the...
Patient Perspectives – Teddy’s Feeding Tube Journey of Hope
...continued periodically to this day. Teddy was diagnosed with multiple food allergies when he was a year old, and at 18 months he was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). He remains on an amino acid formula that he chooses to drink at school and be fed by tube at home. He has very few safe foods, though we are always working to find new foods that will be safe for him. The social and emotional...
...to a new pediatrician. The pediatrician did an upper GI test and blood work that indicated both reflux and an allergy to milk and eggs. Laura asked about Neocate, an amino acid-based infant formula that she had discovered in her research. The pediatrician agreed that Aidan should try this hypoallergenic formula. “Neocate immediately made a difference,” says Laura. Summary: It took five long months for Aidan to receive a proper diagnosis of milk and soy...
04/18/2024
...amino acid-based formula and are over the age of 10. • Neocate Junior unflavored without prebiotics (powder) • Neocate Junior with prebiotics (powder) o Vanilla o Strawberry o Chocolate • Neocate Splash (ready to feed) o Vanilla o Orange-Pineapple o Grape o Tropical Fruit o Unflavored The above options continue to be available and are all indicated for individuals one year of age and older with any of the labeled medical indications. My patient is...
07/15/2014
...We are very excited to announce the launch of NEW Neocate Splash, Unflavored. This great new product is available in the United States starting July of 2014! Neocate Splash, Unflavored is a hypoallergenic, nutritionally complete, amino acid based, ready-to-feed formula for individuals over the age of one year. At Nutricia North America, we work hard to make sure that your child receives the best possible nutritional support. Towards this goal we introduce new products...
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