High aluminum content in Pediatric Soy Protein Formula

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Australian Pediatric Soy Protein Formula Policy 9/22/01-

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Australian Pediatric Soy Protein Formula Policy Policy Statement of Royal

College of Australian Physicians The lack of a suitable diagnostic test for

food intolerance has allowed for an exaggeration of the incidence and a

tendency for over-diagnosis. The true incidence of milk intolerance in our

community is difficult to ascertain but a reasonable working figure would be

2.0% (1). The number of infants on soy formula outweighs this figure as soy

formula accounts for approximately 10% of formula sales in Australia. There

is no evidence that soy formulas are nutritionally better than cow's milk

formula for normal infants. The assumption that symptomatic infants who

improve on soy formula are therefore intolerant of milk protein is addressed

in this statement (2). There are several well-characterized disorders caused

by cow's milk protein intolerance (CMPI), including cow's milk allergy,

cow's milk enteropathy and cow's milk colitis. There is also a range of

vague signs and symptoms ascribed to CMPI, which includes excessive crying,

vomiting, wind, colic, vague ill health, and tension-fatigue syndrome (3).

With the latter symptoms, there is usually no evidence of associated chronic

diarrhea or growth failure. Of concern, is that many of these latter

symptoms may be the result of parent-child relationship problems, which are

inappropriate to treat with soy formula. Controlled trials of cow's milk and

soy formulae in colicky infants have not demonstrated a benefit from soy

formula (4). The rationale for the use of soy formula is the assumption that

soy protein is less antigenic than cow's milk protein and thus should be

used in the treatment of CMPI, or prophylactically in patients at high risk

for developing CMPI. Soy protein can cause intolerance reactions with

gastrointestinal symptoms as well as acute anaphylaxis and up to 40% of

infants intolerant of cow's milk also develop soy protein intolerance (6).

Studies show that feeding soy formulae from birth in infants at increased

risk of developing allergy, does not have a beneficial effect (7-9). Eastham

et al, in a prospective feeding trial, showed soy protein to be at least as

antigenic as cow's milk protein (8). Miskelly et al, in a randomized

clinical trial of cow's milk vs soy protein formulae in children with family

histories of atopic disease, demonstrated a similar incidence of wheezing

and eczema between the groups and an increased incidence of napkin rash,

diarrhea and oral thrush in the group fed soy formula (9). Thus, it seems

that soy formula is inappropriate even in cases of proven CMPI, because of

its ability to cause reactions. In cases of true gastrointestinal CMPI, the

use of protein which has been hydrolyzed to the point that it is no longer

antigenic, is preferred. Soy protein contains only one-third of available

nitrogen as essential or semi-essential amino acids (10) and therefore has a

lower biological value than milk protein. Soy may cause loss from the gut of

vitamins, minerals and trace elements and it has been suggested that 10%

more calories are needed in soy preparations in order to promote equivalent

growth to infants breastfed or fed a milk formula (11). Low levels of

chloride have been reported and may result in serious hypochloraemic

alkalosis in infants fed soy formula (12). Manufacturers currently attempt

to compensate for these potential problems by adding extra protein, trace

elements and chloride to soy formulae. Growth of infants fed soy formulae is

similar to that of infants fed formulae based on cow's milk protein but

there is concern about poorer bone mineralization in infants fed soy

formulae (13). The carbohydrate content of soy formula differs in each of

the three commonly available preparations (Isomil: sucrose 36%, corn syrup

solids 64%; Prosobee: maltodextrins 100%; Infasoy: sucrose 25%, corn syrup

solids 75%). Sucrose is not the preferred carbohydrate in infancy because of

its potential effect on teeth and development of inappropriate eating

habits. High aluminum content has also been documented in soy formula (14).

Soy is also a rich source of phytoestrogens (nonsteroidal estrogens of the

isoflavone class). It is unclear whether these are beneficial (protect

against breast and prostate cancer) or harmful (result in infertility and

liver disease) (15). It is also possible that soy formula impairs immunity.

Infants fed soy formula had lower levels of antibodies in response to

routine immunizations and more infections than those fed human milk or cow's

milk formula (16). Policy Statement of Royal College of Australian

Physicians

 

DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT: It is great to find a major professional organization

come down so strongly against soy formula. Perhaps soon the rest of the

sleeping medical community will wake up on this issue. As I said last year:

Soy formula is one of the worst foods that you could feed your child. Not

only does it have profoundly adverse hormonal effects as discussed above,

but it also has over 1000% more aluminum than conventional milk based

formulas. I don't recommend either, but if one, for whatever reason, cannot

breast feed, then Carnation Good Start until six months and Carnation

Follow-Up after that seem to be the best commercial formula currently

available, although it may not contain taurine, in which case it should be

added. The milk protein is hydrolyzed 80% which tends to significantly

decrease its allergenicity. It is also important to note that when breast

feeding it is wise to avoid drinking milk as it has been shown for several

decades that the milk will pass directly into the breast milk which can

cause potential problems in the infant. Taurine is a " conditionally

essential " amino acid and not present in sufficient quantities in most

formulas. It would also be wise to split a 500 mg Taurine capsule into 7

parts and add one part a day to the formula so the total daily dose will be

about 75 mg. It would also be wise to add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cod liver

oil a day to the babies diet even if being breast fed as the vitamin D and

fatty acid DHA are incredibly important essential nutrients that are

frequently lacking in an infant's diet. Related Articles: Soy Formulas and

the Effects of Isoflavones on the Thyroid How Safe is Soy Infant Formula?

Soy Formula Exposes Infants to High Hormone Levels References

1. Jacobsson I, Lindberg T. A prospective study of cow's milk protein

intolerance in Swedish infants. Acta Paediatr Scand 1979; 68:853.

2. Editorial. How necessary are elimination diets in childhood? BMJ 1980;

1:138.

3. Tait LS. Soy feeding in infancy. Arch Dis Child 1982; 57:814-15.

4. Lothe L, Lindberg T, Jakobsson I. Cow's milk formula as a cause of

infantile colic: a double-blind study. Pediatrics 1982; 70:7-10.

5. Taubman B. Parental counseling compared with eliminating of cow's milk or

soy milk protein for the treatment of infant colic syndrome: a randomised

trial. Pediatrics 1988; 81:756-61.

6. Hill DJ, Ford RPK, Shelton MJ, et al. A study of 100 infants and young

children with cow's milk allergy. Clin Rev Allergy 1984; 2:125-42.

7. Gruskay FL. Comparison of breast, cow and soy feedings in the prevention

of onset of allergic disease. Clin Paediatr 1982; 21:486-91.

8. Eastham EJ, Lichauco T, Grady MI, et al. Antigenicity of infant formulas:

role of immature intestine on protein permeability. J Pediatr 1978;

93:561-4.

9. Miskelly FG, Burr MC, Vaughan-Williams E, et al. Infant feeding and

allergy. Arch Dis Child 1988; 63:388-93.

10. Graham GC, Placko RP, Moralk E, et al. Dietary protein quality in

infants and children. Am J Dis Child 1970; 120:419-23.

11. Avery GB, Fletcher AB. Nutrition: In: Avery GB (ed). Neonatology.

Lippincott, Philadelphia, pp1002-60.

12. Linshaw MA, Harrison HL, Groskin AB, et al. Hypochloraemic alkalosis in

infants associated with soy protein formula. J Pediatr 1980; 96:635-40.

13. Steichen JJ, Tsang RC. Bone mineralisation and growth in term infants

fed soy-based or cow milk-based formula. J Pediatr 1987; 110:687-92.

14. Simmer K, Fudge A, Teubner G, et al. Aluminium concentrations in infant

formulae. J Paediatr Child Health 1990; 26:9-11.

15. Essex C. Phytoestrogens and soy based infant formula. BMJ 1996;

313:507-8.

16. Zoppi G, Gasparini R, Mantovanelli F, et al. Diet and antibody response

to vaccinations in healthy infants. Lancet 1983; ii: 11-13.

 

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The only place I've read a lot of anti-Soy stuff

from 'alternative health' sources is Mercola.

However nothing to say he isn't get paid by

someone. Anyway, I take soy for estrogen content

and I was soo very sick from coming off of HRT

and within a few days of taking Soy replacement

was better, dramatically better. Then stopped it

and symptoms resumed and stopped again when I

took it so take it every day now. There is too

much money on the sides oposing soy for me to

give much credence to this, soy used in so many

countries for so long. Anyway this is nothing

that you can eat that is not risk free or not

tolerated by certain people while okay in others,

look at people allergic to peanuts, milk,

medicine (while others do fine), so I think soy

is okay.

As for aluminum in pediatric soy, well arsenic

and other toxins in the water also; give the kid

breast milk of mother not on 'anything' to be

safe.

Our food sources will never be 100% pure, ever.

barb

--- Elaine <mem121 wrote:

> Australian Pediatric Soy Protein Formula Policy

> 9/22/01-

>

http://www.mercola.com/2001/sep/22/soy_protein_formula_policy.htm

> -

>

> Australian Pediatric Soy Protein Formula Policy

> Policy Statement of Royal

> College of Australian Physicians The lack of a

> suitable diagnostic test for

> food intolerance has allowed for an

> exaggeration of the incidence and a

> tendency for over-diagnosis. The true incidence

> of milk intolerance in our

> community is difficult to ascertain but a

> reasonable working figure would be

> 2.0% (1). The number of infants on soy formula

> outweighs this figure as soy

> formula accounts for approximately 10% of

> formula sales in Australia. There

> is no evidence that soy formulas are

> nutritionally better than cow's milk

> formula for normal infants. The assumption that

> symptomatic infants who

> improve on soy formula are therefore intolerant

> of milk protein is addressed

> in this statement (2). There are several

> well-characterized disorders caused

> by cow's milk protein intolerance (CMPI),

> including cow's milk allergy,

> cow's milk enteropathy and cow's milk colitis.

> There is also a range of

> vague signs and symptoms ascribed to CMPI,

> which includes excessive crying,

> vomiting, wind, colic, vague ill health, and

> tension-fatigue syndrome (3).

> With the latter symptoms, there is usually no

> evidence of associated chronic

> diarrhea or growth failure. Of concern, is that

> many of these latter

> symptoms may be the result of parent-child

> relationship problems, which are

> inappropriate to treat with soy formula.

> Controlled trials of cow's milk and

> soy formulae in colicky infants have not

> demonstrated a benefit from soy

> formula (4). The rationale for the use of soy

> formula is the assumption that

> soy protein is less antigenic than cow's milk

> protein and thus should be

> used in the treatment of CMPI, or

> prophylactically in patients at high risk

> for developing CMPI. Soy protein can cause

> intolerance reactions with

> gastrointestinal symptoms as well as acute

> anaphylaxis and up to 40% of

> infants intolerant of cow's milk also develop

> soy protein intolerance (6).

> Studies show that feeding soy formulae from

> birth in infants at increased

> risk of developing allergy, does not have a

> beneficial effect (7-9). Eastham

> et al, in a prospective feeding trial, showed

> soy protein to be at least as

> antigenic as cow's milk protein (8). Miskelly

> et al, in a randomized

> clinical trial of cow's milk vs soy protein

> formulae in children with family

> histories of atopic disease, demonstrated a

> similar incidence of wheezing

> and eczema between the groups and an increased

> incidence of napkin rash,

> diarrhea and oral thrush in the group fed soy

> formula (9). Thus, it seems

> that soy formula is inappropriate even in cases

> of proven CMPI, because of

> its ability to cause reactions. In cases of

> true gastrointestinal CMPI, the

> use of protein which has been hydrolyzed to the

> point that it is no longer

> antigenic, is preferred. Soy protein contains

> only one-third of available

> nitrogen as essential or semi-essential amino

> acids (10) and therefore has a

> lower biological value than milk protein. Soy

> may cause loss from the gut of

> vitamins, minerals and trace elements and it

> has been suggested that 10%

> more calories are needed in soy preparations in

> order to promote equivalent

> growth to infants breastfed or fed a milk

> formula (11). Low levels of

> chloride have been reported and may result in

> serious hypochloraemic

> alkalosis in infants fed soy formula (12).

> Manufacturers currently attempt

> to compensate for these potential problems by

> adding extra protein, trace

> elements and chloride to soy formulae. Growth

> of infants fed soy formulae is

> similar to that of infants fed formulae based

> on cow's milk protein but

> there is concern about poorer bone

> mineralization in infants fed soy

> formulae (13). The carbohydrate content of soy

> formula differs in each of

> the three commonly available preparations

> (Isomil: sucrose 36%, corn syrup

> solids 64%; Prosobee: maltodextrins 100%;

> Infasoy: sucrose 25%, corn syrup

> solids 75%). Sucrose is not the preferred

> carbohydrate in infancy because of

> its potential effect on teeth and development

> of inappropriate eating

> habits. High aluminum content has also been

> documented in soy formula (14).

> Soy is also a rich source of phytoestrogens

> (nonsteroidal estrogens of the

> isoflavone class). It is unclear whether these

> are beneficial (protect

> against breast and prostate cancer) or harmful

> (result in infertility and

> liver disease) (15). It is also possible that

> soy formula impairs immunity.

> Infants fed soy formula had lower levels of

> antibodies in response to

> routine immunizations and more infections than

> those fed human milk or cow's

> milk formula (16). Policy Statement of Royal

> College of Australian

> Physicians

>

> DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT: It is great to find a

> major professional organization

> come down so strongly against soy formula.

> Perhaps soon the rest of the

> sleeping medical community will wake up on this

> issue. As I said last year:

> Soy formula is one of the worst foods that you

> could feed your child. Not

> only does it have profoundly adverse hormonal

> effects as discussed above,

> but it also has over 1000% more aluminum than

> conventional milk based

> formulas. I don't recommend either, but if one,

> for whatever reason, cannot

> breast feed, then Carnation Good Start until

> six months and Carnation

> Follow-Up after that seem to be the best

> commercial formula currently

> available, although it may not contain taurine,

> in which case it should be

> added. The milk protein is hydrolyzed 80% which

> tends to significantly

> decrease its allergenicity. It is also

> important to note that when breast

> feeding it is wise to avoid drinking milk as it

> has been shown for several

> decades that the milk will pass directly into

> the breast milk which can

> cause potential problems in the infant. Taurine

> is a " conditionally

> essential " amino acid and not present in

> sufficient quantities in most

> formulas. It would also be wise to split a 500

> mg Taurine capsule into 7

> parts and add one part a day to the formula so

> the total daily dose will be

> about 75 mg. It would also be wise to add 1/4

> to 1/2 teaspoon of cod liver

> oil a day to the babies diet even if being

> breast fed as the vitamin D and

> fatty acid DHA are incredibly important

> essential nutrients that are

> frequently lacking in an infant's diet. Related

> Articles: Soy Formulas and

> the Effects of Isoflavones on the Thyroid How

> Safe is Soy Infant Formula?

> Soy Formula Exposes Infants to High Hormone

> Levels References

> 1. Jacobsson I, Lindberg T. A prospective study

> of cow's milk protein

> intolerance in Swedish infants. Acta Paediatr

> Scand 1979; 68:853.

> 2. Editorial. How necessary are elimination

> diets in childhood? BMJ 1980;

> 1:138.

> 3. Tait LS. Soy feeding in infancy. Arch Dis

> Child 1982; 57:814-15.

> 4. Lothe L, Lindberg T, Jakobsson I. Cow's milk

> formula as a cause of

> infantile colic: a double-blind study.

> Pediatrics 1982; 70:7-10.

> 5. Taubman B. Parental counseling compared with

> eliminating of cow's milk or

> soy milk protein for the treatment of infant

> colic syndrome: a randomised

> trial. Pediatrics 1988; 81:756-61.

> 6. Hill DJ, Ford RPK, Shelton MJ, et al. A

> study of 100 infants and young

> children with cow's milk allergy. Clin Rev

> Allergy 1984; 2:125-42.

>

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Then you haven't been looking. Perhaps sticking your head in the sand is the

best course for you to follow though. You obviously don't want to be confused by

a lot of facts.

 

>The only place I've read a lot of anti-Soy stuff

>from 'alternative health' sources is Mercola.

 

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" Judy " <ramcd

 

 

 

> I was taking soy products for several months because I went off HRT, and

my

> cholesterol seemed to go up a few notches.

_________

I wouldn't be so quick to assume that it's the soy tht raised your

choleserol a " few notches. " You might try consuming half as much soy, and

see what the results are.

 

I have also read about a lage amount of pesticides found in soy.

_________

Search for " organic " soy products. There are large amounts of pesiticide on

nearly all foods, which is why I always search for " organic " when I shop for

nearly all foods.

 

 

> Judy

> -

> " Neil Jensen " <neil

>

> Sunday, July 06, 2003 11:51 AM

> Re: High aluminum content in Pediatric Soy

> Protein Formula

>

>

> Then you haven't been looking. Perhaps sticking your head in the sand is

the

> best course for you to follow though. You obviously don't want to be

> confused by a lot of facts.

>

> >The only place I've read a lot of anti-Soy stuff

> >from 'alternative health' sources is Mercola.

>

> --

> Neil Jensen: neil

> The WWW VL: Sumeria http://www.sumeria.net/

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Yes. I have started to shop at Wild Oats grocery

here which carries primarily organically grown

foods and hormone free meat, etc. They are

national chain but not big yet, only one in whole

city. Everything is a bit more expensive though.

barb

 

--- John Polifronio <counterpnt

wrote:

> > > I wouldn't be so quick to assume that it's

the

> soy tht raised your

> choleserol a " few notches. " You might try

> consuming half as much soy, and

> see what the results are.

>

> I have also read about a lage amount of

> pesticides found in soy.

>

 

 

 

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I was taking soy products for several months because I went off HRT, and my

cholesterol seemed to go up a few notches. I have also read about a lage

amount of pesticides found in soy.

Judy

-

" Neil Jensen " <neil

 

Sunday, July 06, 2003 11:51 AM

Re: High aluminum content in Pediatric Soy

Protein Formula

 

 

Then you haven't been looking. Perhaps sticking your head in the sand is the

best course for you to follow though. You obviously don't want to be

confused by a lot of facts.

 

>The only place I've read a lot of anti-Soy stuff

>from 'alternative health' sources is Mercola.

 

--

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Our definitions of " big " must vary considerably. Wild Oats is just about

everywhere. That makes them BIG in my book. Even at the, so called, Whole Foods

Markets, the bywords are caveat emptor. Their meat may be free of antibiotics

and artificial hormones but the cattle are still raised on piles of their own

excrement in gigantic feed lots. Their feed (grain) is totally unsuitable for

ruminants (grass eaters) and as a result, many important nutrients are lacking

in their meat. Foremost among these are Omega-3 fatty acids. Yes, buying your

meat from Wild Oats is better than buying it from the supermarket -- but just

barely.

 

In fact, Wild Oats brazenly lies on the labels of their house brand of eggs.

They claim that they are from free-ranging, vegetarian hens. Anyone who fails to

see the oxymoron here simply doesn't know much about chicken and their natural

diet. You see, one of the reasons that chickens, beside their eggs and meat,

make such wonderful barnyard animals is that they eat a lot of bugs, thereby

ridding the farm of many pests. Bugs are not vegetables.

 

More than half of the products that line the shelves at Wild Oats contain

poison, in one form and another. Although it has been thoroughly discredited,

the lipid hypothesis is alive and well there and they are still pushing

polyunsaturated and hydrogenated oils -- especially rapeseed oil (aka Canola).

When i walk around the nearest local Wild Oats and read the package labels, i

want to laugh, cry and scream at the same time.

 

Yes, i do most of my shopping at Wild Oats and the local Co-Op, but i read the

labels on EVERYTHING before it goes into my shopping cart. I buy my meat from a

small store here in Albuquerque called Keller's Farm Store. All of their meats

are from pasteured animals which are fed their natural diet -- grass in the warm

months, hay and silage during the winter.

 

CAVEAT EMPTOR (LET THE BUYER BEWARE)!

 

>Yes. I have started to shop at Wild Oats grocery

>here which carries primarily organically grown

>foods and hormone free meat, etc. They are

>national chain but not big yet, only one in whole

>city. Everything is a bit more expensive though.

> barb

 

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" Neil Jensen " <neil

 

More than half of the products that line the shelves at Wild Oats contain

poison, in one form and another. Although it has been thoroughly

discredited, the lipid hypothesis is alive and well there and they are still

pushing polyunsaturated and hydrogenated oils -- especially rapeseed oil

(aka Canola).

___

I was buying cold, whole grain cereals for a while, and checked out the

bulk-barrel stock at Whole-Foods. Out of about 16 bulk cereal formulas, 15

used Canola Oil. It was depressing. How the hell did this oil get such

widespread use; it's in thousands of products.

JP

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Cereals that are made from whole grains are often called whole grain

cereals, even though that are processed foods, have other junk added to

them, and are really " cracked " grains. This is quite different than oat

groats, whole wheat berries, millet, etc., that will sprout if it is

soaked in water.

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> More than half of the products that line the shelves at Wild Oats contain

> poison, in one form and another. Although it has been thoroughly

> discredited, the lipid hypothesis is alive and well there and they are

> still

> pushing polyunsaturated and hydrogenated oils -- especially rapeseed oil

> (aka Canola).

> ___

> I was buying cold, whole grain cereals for a while, and checked out the

> bulk-barrel stock at Whole-Foods. Out of about 16 bulk cereal

> formulas, 15

> used Canola Oil. It was depressing. How the hell did this oil get such

> widespread use; it's in thousands of products.

> JP

[Guest guest]

Hi Barb. I shop there also, in Eugene Oregon.

 

Donna

 

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Barb

Sunday, July 06, 2003 3:32 PM

Re: High aluminum content in Pediatric Soy Protein Formula

Yes. I have started to shop at Wild Oats groceryhere which carries primarily organically grownfoods and hormone free meat, etc. They arenational chain but not big yet, only one in wholecity. Everything is a bit more expensive though. barb--- John Polifronio <counterpntwrote:> > > I wouldn't be so quick to assume that it'sthe> soy tht raised your> choleserol a "few notches." You might try> consuming half as much soy, and> see what the results are.> > I have also read about a lage amount of> pesticides found in soy.> SBC DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!http://sbc.