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...We’ve talked about Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) in previous posts. Our last post on SBS talked about how the small intestine is the absorption hub on the GI tract. When part of the small intestine is removed, you lose that important area for water and nutrient absorption and your body is no longer able to utilize the food and liquid that you consume. For this reason, total parental nutrition (TPN) may be necessary at...

...In this post, we will address the questions regarding breastfeeding and formulas. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. It is the first choice of the World Health Organization (WHO) and healthcare professionals around the world. Breastfeeding and formulas in children with allergies Some children can have an allergic reaction to dairy, soy, and other food proteins passed along in their mother’s breast milk, so breastfeeding and formulas become an option...

...Our guest blog today comes from Raquel Durban, a Registered Dietitian specializing in immediate and delayed food allergies in Charlotte, NC. Raquel is a medical advisory board member for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) and an active participant in the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI), American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) and International Network for Diet and Nutrition in Allergy (INDANA). We would like to thank Raquel...

...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...

...What updates were made to Pepticate? The key updates include: – An updated nutrient profile – Updated label design – The net weight of each can is now 375 g of powder. This new fill amount makes approximately 86 fl oz per can which increases the monthly allocation under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Pepticate continues to be a nutritionally complete, hypoallergenic extensively hydrolyzed infant formula for use...