Soya-based infant formulas (SIF) containing soya flour were introduced almost 100 years ago. Modern soya formulas are used in allergy/intolerance to cows' milk-based formulas (CMF), post-infectious diarrhoea, lactose intolerance and galactosaemia, as a vegan human milk (HM) substitute, etc. Soya based Infant Milk Substitute (IMS) are used for infants suffering from the following disorders: Secondary Lactose Intolerance due to Diarrhoea Primary Lactose Intolerance Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) Soya -based Lactose-Free IMS reduces stool output & duration of diarrhea in hospitalized infants.
In a study comparing cow milk-based formula & soy protein-based formula, duration of diarrhoea was reported to be shorter in infants receiving soy protein-based formula. Early feeding with soya-based lactose-free IMS vs standard therapy in acute gastroenteritis (GE) was evaluated. 43 GE patients…
