Plant-based baby formulas meet guidelines but raise new allergy questions

Plant-based baby formulas meet guidelines but raise new allergy questions

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on improved plant-based formulas that comply with European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) guidelines to support infant growth. They also evaluated the impact of plant-based formulas on food allergy risk. Study: Early Introduction of … Read more

Can your baby’s gut bacteria predict food allergies?

Can your baby’s gut bacteria predict food allergies?

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy investigated the influence of gut microbiota changes during the first 1000 days of life on the onset of food allergies (FAs) in children. Background  Allergic diseases, encompassing conditions like asthma, FAs, and eczema, have seen a global uptick, especially in children. These diseases … Read more