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03/30/2017
...What is a Hypoallergenic Formula? Most consumers today believe that a product labeled as hypoallergenic will not cause an allergic reaction, but is this true? Let’s start with the basics. The technical definition of “hypoallergenic” is that a product is less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Or: will cause fewer allergic reactions. Few federal standards regulate the use of this term for consumer goods. For infant formulas, however, you can rest assured that...
12/15/2016
...formula concentration. Factor 2: Temperature Some of the infant formula prep appliances dispense a small amount of water that is very hot (about 158°F, or 70°C). These indications follow recommendations followed in some parts of the world to use boiling water when preparing powdered infant formula. However, this is not standard practice in the United States. For now, we recommend using water not hotter than 122°F (50°C) when mixing powdered Neocate products. (And for Neocate...
Signs and Symptoms for Using Amino Acid-Based Formulas for Cow Milk Allergy
08/31/2018
...When a baby with food allergies needs formula, they need a formula that won’t trigger an allergic response. Hypoallergenic formulas are tailor-made for infants with food allergies. A hypoallergenic formula provides protein from either peptides (extensively hydrolyzed protein, to be exact) or from non-allergenic amino acids. But extensively hydrolyzed formulas (eHF) and amino acid-based formulas (AAF) aren’t the same. An eHF manages symptoms for most infants with CMA (at least 90% of uncomplicated cases,...
10/12/2017
...Q: Our family keeps kosher, and we just found out that my child needs Neocate and Duocal. I know some formulas aren’t kosher. Can you tell me if your products are, and which kosher certifications they have? A: Sure! Most Neocate products and Duocal have been certified kosher pareve. (“Pareve” means there is nothing derived from milk or meat used in the product or on the manufacturing equipment.) Read more about Neocate Infant Kosher...
11/01/2017
...member that needs an elimination diet. There is so much to learn about cross-contamination, alternative products, and providing food that meets the nutrition demands of a growing child. Neocate.com Make sure you take time to mentally prepare yourself for some of the challenges such as readying your family (see next point) and knowing what to do in the event of accidental exposure. If your child is still on infant formula, then the first few months...
Back to School With Food Allergies
08/18/2016
Summer is winding down, and it’s time to start helping your children prepare for their return to class and food allergy. Your school might have sent school supply lists, teacher assignments, and schedule for school nights. Now, it’s time to create your own food allergy checklist. Whether your child is returning to the classroom or attending for the first time, here are some things to help make sure they have a successful,...
The Gut Microbiota and Its Link With Food Allergies
01/18/2018
...and multiple food allergies can have an imbalanced gut microbiota. That means that there are differences when compared to infants without food allergies. Specifically, science has found that infants with cow milk allergy and multiple food allergies have fewer bifidobacteria in their gut compared with healthy, breastfed infants. Infants with milk allergy and multiple food allergies who need formula to supplement or replace breast milk use a hypoallergenic formula. Research with older hypoallergenic formulas found...
Importance of fiber in childhood when it comes to food allergies
04/18/2019
...a wheat allergy would need a fiber source with no ingredients from wheat. They might also need to avoid related grains like barley, rye, or oat. For children with food allergies who need a nutritionally complete, hypoallergenic formula, fiber intake can be more of a challenge. Neocate Junior is the only hypoallergenic formula for children that has added prebiotic fiber. The fiber in Neocate Junior come from the root of the chicory plant and was...
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