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...If your little one uses any of the Neocate products, you’ve probably heard the term “elemental diet.” And if your son or daughter has eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), you’ve probably also heard of an “elimination diet.” These two aren’t always the same, so here’s a quick primer on the two. What is an Elemental Diet? The term “elemental diet” is a historic term that was used to refer to diets where the component nutrients were...

...management with nutrition is often discussed and preferred by many families over steroids. Here are nutritional management options for EoE: Elemental Diet – A diet consisting almost exclusively of amino acid-based (or elemental) products. Elimination Diets – The removal of allergens from the diet. Tailored Elimination – Elimination of specific allergens based on allergy testing Six Food Elimination – Elimination of 6 top allergens based on the most common allergens seen in EoE patients The...

...The 4-food elimination diet vs 6-food elimination diet The 4-food elimination diet is a new concept. The 6-food elimination diet has been used for a number of years to help EoE (eosinophilic esophagitis) patients of all ages figure out their trigger foods. Now research suggests the 4-food elimination diet can be an effective option to manage EoE. 6-food elimination diet On the 6-food elimination diet, a person must avoid milk, wheat, soy, egg, peanut,...

...Restricted Diet a cautionary tale A restricted diet is a question i get a lot. I met a family a short time ago after their allergist referred them to me. The little girl was having issues with eczema, generalized rashes, nasal congestion, some sinus infections, and occasional upper respiratory infections. The allergist had conducted blood work and skin prick testing to determine food allergy to explain her symptoms. The allergist told me that he...

...1. Prepare yourself for a milk elimination diet—take time to get ready! Starting an elimination diet half-way will not benefit your child. It is an all or nothing effort. Prepare to start a milk elimination diet. For parents, caregivers, or someone with a child requiring a special diet, learning milk and dairy products could cause significant harm to a child is stressful. This stress can be multiplied ten-fold if this is the first family...