Dose-related gastrointestinal response to the ingestion of either isomalt, lactitol or maltitol in milk chocolate

Article Abstract:

A study reveals a strong variation in the reporting of gastrointestinal symptoms after the intake of isomalt, lactitol, and maltitol in milk chocolate. The incidence and severity of symptoms such as flatulence, colic, and frequent or loose stools were found to be dose-dependent for all of the three polyols. The experience of multiple symptoms by subjects after the intake of any of the polyols in comparison with sucrose indicates that some individuals are more prone to the osmotic effect of unabsorbed polyol in the small intestine.

Health aspects, Causes of, Physiological aspects, Sugar substitutes, Chocolate, Indigestion, Polyols, Lactitol

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The cow milk allergy complex: overlapping disease profiles in infancy

Article Abstract:

Three groups of infants with cow milk allergy (CMA) who demonstrates different symptom and laboratory profiles have been identified. They are, an IgE-sensitized group, having features of immediate cutaneous eruptions and anaphylaxis, a non-IgE sensitized group, which develops gastrointestinal symptoms and finally of patients showing bronchitic and eczematous symptoms. The possible identification and the clinical features of these CMA are discussed.

Analysis, Allergy in children, Pediatric allergy, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, Colic

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Allergy prevention - an attainable objective?

Article Abstract:

Recent studies reveal that the IgE mediated diseases sensitization takes place before birth which was proved by evidences of intrauterine programming. A raised peripheral blood mononuclear proliferative response was observed in infants born to atopic families where atopic eczema is developed. These infants also have reduced interferon-gamma production. This indicated that the allergic prevention should start from the pre-pregnancy period.

Drug therapy, Allergy, Observations, Breast feeding

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