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...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...

...use the common name of the allergen it contains (e.g. wheat flour), list the allergen name in parenthesis (e.g. flour (wheat)) or declare the allergen after the ingredient list (e.g. “Contains wheat”). Although FALCPA also applies to dietary supplements and vitamins, it does not apply to prescription and over-the-counter medications. This can make it more difficult to detect a given allergen in the medication’s ingredient list. If your child has severe food allergies, always consult...

...needs to be better education about how to use epinephrine and the safety of using it in needed situations. The authors refer families to the Consortium of Food Allergy Research website for more information and education materials. To view the full study, visit http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/1/e25.long. What do you think about the findings? Have your children had an accidental reaction from food given by another caregiver (teacher, relative)? Do you feel confident using Epipens when necessary? -Mallory...

...rare when it affects less than 200,000 Americans at any given time. Looking for a list? You can find one here, thanks to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). Many of the medical foods that we make here at Nutricia – like Neocate products – are used by individuals with a rare disease. Our goal is simply to improve their lives through medical nutrition. Rare diseases include some food allergy conditions, like food protein-induced...