Milk Allergies
What is the difference between organic milk, regular milk and soy milk?
My daughter is 1 year old and just had allergy testing done. The testing confirmed that she does have an allergy to milk. I’ve been introducing her to soy formula with only 1 ounce each of her bottle and been a week now but she still seems to have allergic reactions. I just read that it is also possible to have an allergy to soy milk. What can I do?
Best Answer:
Yes, an allergic child can have an allergy or become allergic to any milk and at any time. If a child is believed to have allergies, it is always advisable to track all foods and beverages in a journal for the first three years.
It is possible that she would also be allergic to soy since it also considered to be a possible food allergen. However, statistically, soy allergies are rarer than dairy milk allergies. My brother was born allergic to all dairy and my mom substituted rice products for years and he eventually grew out of it. Rice Dream is one of the best and allergy reactions are very rare if any.
To answer you question about organic and non-organic milk; the distinction should always be made by whether or not the product contains the following ingredients if tested:
- antibiotics
- pesticides
- growth hormones
The dairy cows that the milk is extracted from should also be free of any type of cloning programs to be considered organic. Do not confuse natural with organic as natural have totally different meanings such as no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Also, it is always better to look for certified organic seals on the packaging since the word organic itself does not always guarantee the product to be 100% organic.
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