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...We’ve posted before about concerns over the effects of bisphenol-A or BPA, chemical used to make many plastics. In case you haven’t heard, some recent research suggests that BPA can leach into liquids packaged in bottles and cans made of polycarbonate plastics and could be unsafe for infants and young children. The FDA is conducting more research on the safety of BPA, but in the meantime we wanted to share some recent articles...

...by a medical team and you can read about their published research. This research has concluded that Neocate Nutra is an effective and palatable mixing agent to create a thick budesonide mixture for families who prefer not to use the recipe that calls for a powdered artificial sweetener. The cost of the mixture when using an artificial sweetener vs. Neocate Nutra is comparable. Nutritional Management Options for Eosinophilic Esophagitis As EoE is a chronic condition,...

...food allergy and the potential for cross-reactivity. As noted above, your healthcare team will tailor guidance for you after evaluating your information and test results. How to Spot Foods That Might Cause Cross-reactivity? The table below shows some of the potential cross-reactivity revealed by this research review. An allergist at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York leads the development of this table. This table is really...

...U.S., because it was important to our customers. This involved working with experts and compiling loads of research and information to provide the FDA to support the use of canola oil. Ultimately, we were able to provide the FDA with the available research and with answers to all of their questions. Based on the long history of use in other countries and the fact that canola oil is a great source of essential fats, we...

...feed babies common food allergens (like peanut and egg). However, the latest research suggests it’s best to start those foods around the same time that you start other foods. Doing so may actually DECREASE the risk of developing food allergies to those foods. So, if your little one only has an allergy to cow milk, ask her healthcare team when they recommend you should start other common allergens. Beyond “when” to introduce common allergens, “what”...

...According to Food Allergy Research & Education, Inc (FARE), approximately 2.5% of children younger than 3 years of age are allergic to cow milk. Most of these infants and children will outgrow their cow milk allergy, while some may not. How Do I Know if My Child is Allergic to Cow Milk? Blood in a child’s stool can be a sign of an allergy to cow milk, and it’s one that you may have...

...eosinophilic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic colitis, hypereosinophilic syndrome, and other eosinophilic disorders. It is a great resource and provides accurate, up-to-date information on eosinophilic disorders and related problems. Not only does the organization increase awareness and educate patients and physicians, APFED also works to increase funding for research. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) FARE was established in 1991 to share information vital to raising a child with food allergies. Throughout the year the group holds events...

...UPDATE: To read a more recent blog post on this topic, please read The Gut Microbiota and Its Link with Food Allergies. Also check out this post that explains the difference between probiotics and prebiotics. In recent years, there has been a lot of attention on gut flora, the good bacteria that live in your digestive system and play a role in proper digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function and bowel health. Research has shown...