Dietary products used in infants for treatment and prevention of food allergy.. Joint statement of the European Society for Paediatric Allergology and Clinical Immunology (ESPACI) Committee on Hypoallergenic Formulas and the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee on Nutrition

Breast-feeding and atopic disease: A cohort study from childhood to middle age

“…1 Another recent multidisciplinary review examined more than 4000 articles relating to breast-feeding and allergic disease and concluded that breast-feeding in the first 4 months of life reduced the risk of asthma. 2 Clinical practice guidelines internationally [3][4][5] for the prevention of allergic disease recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 4 to 6 months of life, particularly for babies of atopic mothers. 6 However, several prospective birth cohort studies have found breast-feeding to be a risk factor for asthma rather than a protective factor.…”

Food introduction and allergy prevention in infants

“…In addition, the early introduction of foods was hypo thesized to increase the risk of allergic disease owing to immune immaturity and gut permeability in infancy. 7 In 2006, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology followed suit. 8 After reviewing 52 studies, the college concluded that early introduction of solid foods could increase the risk of food allergy, and it agreed with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations on delayed introduction of certain foods for children at risk.…”

Alergia alimentar: atualização prática do ponto de vista gastroenterológico

“…Several factors clearly play important roles, including genetics, host's intestinal flora, the timing, dosage, and frequency of exposure to various dietary allergens, as well as the allergenicity of various food proteins. 2,15 Immaturity of the intestinal mucosal barrier has been suggested as one mechanism that may explain the higher incidence of food allergy in infants and children. 12 However, despite the fact that macromolecular uptake is increased in preterm infants, this is not necessarily associated with an increased incidence of food allergy.…”

“…43 Currently, the consensus is that there is no scientific basis for recommending a restricted diet during late pregnancy. 15,43,49 Intervention strategy during breastfeeding for the newborn It has long been held that breastfeeding affords passive immunity against infections, and may also actively stimulate the infant's immune system, providing multiple Use of a hypoallergenic formula -eHF or amino acid based formula -lactose-free and with medium chain triglycerides until normal absorptive function returns…”