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Prebiotics are carbohydrates that are not digested in the digestive tract, most commonly fructo- and galacto-oligosaccharides, whose beneficial biological action is to stimulate the growth of...
Prebiotics are substances that have been extensively researched in recent years due to their numerous beneficial effects on the human body. Prebiotics are various carbohydrates that are not...
Prebiotics are substances that have been extensively researched in recent years due to their numerous beneficial effects on the human body. Prebiotics are various carbohydrates that are not...
Screening for coeliac disease involves the determination of specific EMA or TTG antibodies in serum. This requires specialised laboratories to which blood samples are sent.
The determination of antibodies specific for coeliac disease can sometimes give a negative result despite the fact that the person being tested is really ill with coeliac disease. This is called a...
Coeliac disease is a genetic condition characterised by intolerance to gluten, the protein component of the shells of 4 basic European cereals.
There are two main indications for the inclusion of a gluten-free diet: confirmed coeliac disease and confirmed gluten allergy. In practice, in addition to recommending a gluten-free diet, it is...
A food allergy may be a permanent allergy, or it may resolve after a specific period of time of elimination of the antigen in question from the diet.
A food allergy may be a permanent allergy, or it may resolve after a specific period of time of elimination of the antigen in question from the diet.
Allergy is a condition that is largely genetically determined. In particular, it concerns the so-called type I allergic reaction, associated with the production of specific IgE antibodies (atopy).
Allergy is a condition that is largely genetically determined. In particular, it concerns the so-called type I allergic reaction, associated with the production of specific IgE antibodies (atopy).
Allergy is a condition that is largely genetically determined. In particular, it concerns the so-called type I allergic reaction, associated with the production of specific IgE antibodies (atopy).
MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides, or medium chain fatty acids. This type of fatty acid is contained in some medicated mixes: Bebilon Pepti MCT, Humana MCT, Pregestimil.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide with potentially dangerous consequences. This article summarises the current positions of the Nutrition Committee of the...
Elementary mixtures are milk-replacement mixtures containing practically no traces of cow's milk protein, as its protein component is only free amino acids.
Elementary mixtures are milk-replacement mixtures containing practically no traces of cow's milk protein, as its protein component is only free amino acids.
Elementary mixtures are milk-replacement mixtures containing practically no traces of cow's milk protein, as its protein component is only free amino acids.
Flat anatomical structure of the nipples making it difficult to breastfeed the baby properly.
Flat anatomical structure of the nipples making it difficult to breastfeed the baby properly.
The skin is one of the most common locations of food allergy in children. In about 30% of cases, food allergy symptoms manifest as isolated skin lesions, while more than 70% of the remaining cases...
The skin is one of the most common locations of food allergy in children. In about 30% of cases, food allergy symptoms manifest as isolated skin lesions, while more than 70% of the remaining cases...
Anaemia (anaemia) is a condition in which the concentration of haemoglobin in red blood cells falls below the norm accepted for people in certain sex and age groups. This is usually accompanied by a...