REVIEW PAPER
The impact of infant feeding practices on the risk of developing food allergies
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Department of Internal Medicine, Bonifraters Medical Center, Katowice, Poland
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Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
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Department of Internal Medicine, Provincial Hospital in Poznań, Poland
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Department of Internal Medicine, Łańcut Medical Center, Poland
Corresponding author
Joanna Smorońska-Rypel
Oddział Chorób Wewnętrznych, Bonifraterskie Centrum Medyczne Sp. z o.o., Ks.Leopolda Markiefki 87, 40-211, Katowice, Polska
Oddział Chorób Wewnętrznych, Bonifraterskie Centrum Medyczne Sp. z o.o., Ks.Leopolda Markiefki 87, 40-211, Katowice, Polska
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ABSTRACT
Introduction and objective:
Food allergy in infants is a major health problem in urbanised countries, the incidence of which is increasing and is a challenge for both parents and doctors. In the first months of life, a child’s body is particularly sensitive to allergic reactions, therefore knowing the risk factors is crucial for the prevention and management of this health problem.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to examine the impact of infant feeding on the development of food allergies, with particular emphasis on breastfeeding, formula milk, the method of expanding the diet, vitamin D supplementation and probiotics. The potential benefits and limitations of each method be presented.
Abbreviated description of the state of knowledge:
In scientific studies, there is a significant indication of the positive impact of breastfeeding on the proper development of the infant’s intestinal microbiome, which is associated with a reduced risk of developing food allergies. However, the effect of formula feeding, as well as vitamin D supplementation, remains unclear and depends on many variables. Appropriate supplementation with probiotics may have a beneficial effect on the proper development of the intestinal microbiome, thereby reducing the risk of food allergies. It is not recommended to avoid or delay the introduction of allergenic foods to infants.
Summary:
The use of appropriate infant feeding methods may reduce the risk of food allergy in infants. However, further research is needed on the effectiveness of these interventions and their optimal strategies as part of comprehensive infant care.
Food allergy in infants is a major health problem in urbanised countries, the incidence of which is increasing and is a challenge for both parents and doctors. In the first months of life, a child’s body is particularly sensitive to allergic reactions, therefore knowing the risk factors is crucial for the prevention and management of this health problem.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to examine the impact of infant feeding on the development of food allergies, with particular emphasis on breastfeeding, formula milk, the method of expanding the diet, vitamin D supplementation and probiotics. The potential benefits and limitations of each method be presented.
Abbreviated description of the state of knowledge:
In scientific studies, there is a significant indication of the positive impact of breastfeeding on the proper development of the infant’s intestinal microbiome, which is associated with a reduced risk of developing food allergies. However, the effect of formula feeding, as well as vitamin D supplementation, remains unclear and depends on many variables. Appropriate supplementation with probiotics may have a beneficial effect on the proper development of the intestinal microbiome, thereby reducing the risk of food allergies. It is not recommended to avoid or delay the introduction of allergenic foods to infants.
Summary:
The use of appropriate infant feeding methods may reduce the risk of food allergy in infants. However, further research is needed on the effectiveness of these interventions and their optimal strategies as part of comprehensive infant care.
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