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...up of free amino acids, not linked together but broken down into their simplest form. This allows babies to get all the nutrition they need in an elemental, hypoallergenic form that is easy for the body to digest and absorb. If your baby is taking a hydrolyzed formula and continuing to have some symptoms of a food allergy, it may be a good idea to discuss an amino acid-based formula with their pediatrician. – Mallory...

...my son in constant pain — his stomach was always hurting and he was constantly vomiting,” says Michelle, Jacob’s mother. Nutritional Management and Outcome Michelle thought that Jacob might be allergic to her breast milk, and her pediatrician decided to try him on Nutramigen, a hydrolysate formula in which the protein chains are partially broken down. However, Jacob’s symptoms continued and he started developing blood in his stool. The doctors switched Jacob to Similac Alimentum,...

...what your child needs Before exploring the options, make sure to check with your child’s healthcare team to be sure that additional fiber is needed. As we’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, fiber can help to improve gut health. For many folks, adding fiber can mean being more “regular,” which would be a decrease in constipation, diarrhea, or both. Your child’s healthcare team will consider the symptoms your child has, his or her medical condition,...

...nutrition assessment and diet review, we discovered that a healthy “go-to” food was most likely the culprit for this child’s symptoms. The manufacturer changed the ingredients, and the family was unaware that this “go-to” food now contained whey protein (a component of milk). The best way to identify product ingredients is by reading the actual packaging label that corresponds to the product contained within that packaging, or you can call the product manufacturer. Product websites...

...and their families to learn from experts and one another. Over-the-years, we have filmed attendees to help increase awareness about eosinophilic disorders. Here’s a quick overview of interviews from APFED conference in 2011: In 2012, along with APFED, we released Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) patient discharge video. The video stars “Gus” the Esophagus and some doctors you may have met before. This video provides newly diagnosed patients, their families and friends, with resource about: Symptoms; Treatment...

...Neocate Nutra Patient Case Study To show you how Neocate Nutra can help, here’s a patient case study that was developed by a Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Specialist in Aurora, CO. Patient History: The case report is of a seven month old boy with a history of intolerance to several milk- and soy-based formulas. He had many symptoms including vomiting, poor growth and poor feeding transition to solids (basically refusing to eat solids). Doctors diagnosed...