Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Maternal Diets and Infant Health
Jul 18, 2024
Discover how eliminating cow's milk from maternal diets can alleviate reflux symptoms in infants. Learn about the potential link between cow's milk protein and infant colic. Uncover the risks of spirulina supplements for nursing mothers and infants, including a case of infant seizures possibly caused by maternal spirulina intake.
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- Eliminating cow's milk from infant diets can improve reflux symptoms.
- Maternal dairy-free diet can effectively treat colic in breastfed infants.
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Cow's Milk Elimination for Infant Reflux
Eliminating cow's milk from the diet of infants suffering from reflux has shown significant improvements. Instances of severe reflux in infants that did not respond to medication were resolved within a month of removing cow's milk from their diet. The symptoms of acid regurgitation and heartburn were alleviated, suggesting a link between cow's milk sensitivity and reflux in infants.
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