December 2010. Volume 6. Number 4

Some infant formulas have excessive aluminum

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Burrell SA, Exley C. There is (still) too much aluminium in infant formulas. BMC Pediatr. 2010;10:63.
Reviewers: Llerena Santa Cruz E1, Buñuel Álvarez JC2.
1Hospital Universitario Dr. Josep Trueta. Girona. España.
2Àrea Bàsica de Salut Girona-4. Institut Català de la Salut. Girona. España.
Correspondence: Enrique Llerena Santa Cruz. Email: santum7@yahoo.com
Reception date: 02/11/2010
Acceptance date: 27/09/2010
Publication date: 04/11/2010

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: aluminum content of some infant formulas is high, particularly in preterm infant formulas and soy milk designed for children with cow's milk allergy or intolerance. Children can be very vulnerable to early exposure to aluminum. Therefore it has to be highlighted the urgent need to reduce to the minimum possible the content of this product in the formulas.

Reviewers' commentary: presence of aluminum in infant formulas is shown in several studies. The formulas with the highest concentrations were the preparations in powder, the soy-based ones and the designed for preterm infants. The toxic effects of aluminum on the metabolism of both bone and neurodevelopment are shown in infants undergoing parenteral nutrition. Pediatricians and health professionals in charge of child health must ensure, whenever possible, that infants receive breast feeding, especially if they are premature.

How to cite this article

Llerena Santa Cruz E, Buñuel Álvarez JC. Algunas leches de fórmula tienen una concentración excesiva de aluminio. Evid Pediatr. 2010;6:87.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Burrell SA, Exley C. There is (still) too much aluminium in infant formulas. BMC Pediatr. 2010;10:63.
Reviewers: Llerena Santa Cruz E1, Buñuel Álvarez JC2.
1Hospital Universitario Dr. Josep Trueta. Girona. España.
2Àrea Bàsica de Salut Girona-4. Institut Català de la Salut. Girona. España.
Correspondence: Enrique Llerena Santa Cruz. Email: santum7@yahoo.com
Reception date: 02/11/2010
Acceptance date: 27/09/2010
Publication date: 04/11/2010

How to cite this article

Llerena Santa Cruz E, Buñuel Álvarez JC. Algunas leches de fórmula tienen una concentración excesiva de aluminio. Evid Pediatr. 2010;6:87.

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