Soy and cow's milk protein allergy

An allergy is not the same as an intolerance (a lactose intolerance for example). An allergy affects the immune system. An intolerance does not affect the immune system but is a reaction by the body (digestion problems for instance) to certain foods.

Allergic reactions to the protein in cow's milk is the most common allergy in children worldwide (almost 5 % of children below the age of 5 years).

An allergy to cow's milk protein can manifest itself in different ways. The most common symptoms are dermal, respiratory and/or gastrointestinal complaints.

The only treatment in the case of an allergy to cow's milk protein is to exclude all traces of cow's milk protein from the diet.

Soy products can be used by 80-90% of children suffering from cow's milk protein allergies, since they are completely free of any form of cow's milk protein.

Want to find out more about soy and allergies to cow's milk protein ?

Have a look at the following scientific study: 'Soy and allergies to cow's milk protein'.