When It Comes to Infant Milk Allergies, Many Questions Rrmain

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Christina Szalinski (Undark) But while the evidence suggests that [Cow’s milk protein allergies] rates are climbing, the source of that increase remains unclear. Some experts say part of the reason is that doctors are getting better at recognizing symptoms. Others claim the condition is overdiagnosed, which could have health consequences, such as an increased risk […]

Why is Corn Syrup in So Many American Infant Formulas?

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Christina Szalinski Nearly half of U.S. infant formula contain corn sugars. Mounting evidence suggests it may not be the best for babies. LL MAMMALS, INCLUDING HUMANS, make milk with carbohydrates in the same unique form: lactose, a sugar that is a fusion of two other sugars called galactose and glucose. While scientists don’t know why […]