Your child is not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that 4 out of every 100 children in the US have food allergies.1
A food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to proteins found in food. For some people, eating certain foods causes the body to make an antibody that triggers the allergic reaction. Repeated exposure to the particular food allergen can cause the allergic reaction to become more severe in some people. Fortunately, some people — especially children — can outgrow their food allergy after a period of time by completely avoiding the particular food allergen. For others, food allergy may be lifelong.
Currently, the only way to manage food allergy is to identify the food or food protein that triggers a reaction and then avoid all exposure to that food or food protein.
Especially with food allergies to common proteins such as cow’s milk or soy, or in cases where a child has multiple food protein allergies and the diet becomes very limited, EleCare and EleCare Jr can provide complete nutrition. EleCare and EleCare Jr are nutritionally complete, amino acid-based formulas made of 100% free amino acids as the protein source. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein and do not contain food allergens. EleCare and EleCare Jr have been clinically shown to be hypoallergenic and well tolerated.2,3
The hypoallergenic quality of EleCare and EleCare Jr is ensured through stringent manufacturing standards and product testing.
Learn how to improve the day-to-day lives of children with food allergies and empower them to create a safe and healthy future.
Get the facts on what food allergies are – and what they aren’t. And learn how to recognize the symptoms and seek testing from a healthcare professional.
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Today, Peighton, who suffers from severe food allergies, is two and a half years old and still relies on EleCare for most of her nutrition. But we’re making progress! Peighton can now tolerate eggs and some fruit. We take it one day at a time.
Your child is not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that 4 out of every 100 children in the US have food allergies.
Read More(EGIDs) are chronic digestive system disorders in which certain food proteins trigger an overproduction of eosinophils (white blood cells that help fight certain infections) in different areas of the digestive tract.
Read MoreShort bowel syndrome describes a group of problems affecting individuals who have lost the use of a major part of their small intestine.
Read MoreFPIES is an immune reaction in the gastrointestinal system to one or more specific foods. It’s commonly characterized by profuse vomiting and diarrhea.
Read MoreNutritionally complete, amino acid-based EleCare and EleCare Jr are helpful in the dietary management of a number of GI conditions that cause malabsorption issues.
Read More*Among those recommending amino acid-based products for infants and children ages 1 and up.
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