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...intestine as it plays important roles in nutrient absorption. Nutrients absorbed The large intestine is the portion of the digestive system most responsible for absorption of water from the indigestible residue of food. The large intestine or colon takes about 16 hours to finish up the remaining processes of the digestive system. Food is no longer broken down at this stage of digestion. The colon absorbs vitamins which are created by the colonic bacteria –...

...We have received inquiries about the use of Phlexy-Vits for patients with multiple food allergies because many popular multivitamin brands contain hidden allergens. Vitamins for Children 11 and Older with Food Allergies For older children (11+) with food allergies, Phlexy-Vits may be a great option because they are free of milk and soy proteins, gluten and the sugars lactose, sucrose and fructose. There are no corn proteins in Phlexy-Vits; however, certain nutrients are derived from...

You may have heard that we recently launched a new product: Neocate Junior with Prebiotics. You may wondering, “what exactly are prebiotics?” so I wanted to take the opportunity to explain in this blog post, which I’ll call “Prebiotics 101”. Understanding Fiber: Prebiotics are a special form of fiber but before we get into the details, let’s start with an overview of fiber in general. Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate that our...

...your baby’s doctor if stools look black, which may be blood in the stool). Green is completely normal (Green is Glorious!) and is due to the special composition of Neocate and the way it is digested and absorbed in the body. Green stool color has to do with bile, which helps your gut digest and absorb food. Since nutrients in Neocate are already broken down, the bile isn’t used, is excreted, and can give stools...

...diet. Your doctor may want to try again with another milk trial in 6–12 months. In the meantime, it is important to make sure that they are getting all of the nutrients they need. One option is to switch them to an elemental toddler formula, like Neocate Junior, which is specially formulated to be nutritionally complete for children 12 months and older with food allergies and related GI conditions. Have you tried a milk trial...

...two years of age. Why until two you ask? Well, formula helps her meet her needs for important nutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamin D which would otherwise come from milk. If you’re nervous about allergic reactions as you start new solid foods, consider discussing Neocate® Nutra with your little one’s healthcare team. Neocate Nutra is a hypoallergenic, amino acid-based food that is intended for children over six months old diagnosed with cow milk allergy...