Use of soy protein-based formulas in infant feeding.
Soy protein-based formulas have been available for almost 100 years. Since the first use of soy formula as a milk substitute for an infant unable to tolerate a cow milk protein-based formula, the formulation has changed to the current soy protein isolate. Despite very limited indications for its use, soy protein-based formulas in the United States may account for nearly 25% of the formula market. This report reviews the limited indications and contraindications of soy formulas. It will also review the potential harmful effects of soy protein-based formulas and the phytoestrogens contained in these formulas.
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D000535:Aluminum / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000517:prevention & control; D007223:Infant; D041943:Infant Formula / Q000737:chemistry*; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D007234:Infant, Premature; D048789:Phytoestrogens / Q000032:analysis; D030262:Soybean Proteins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis
D048789:Phytoestrogens; D030262:Soybean Proteins; D000535:Aluminum