Browsing by Author "Labuschagne, Irene"

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    Acidified infant formula explained
    (Medpharm Publications, 2013) Labuschagne, Irene; Van Niekerk, Evette; Lombard, Martani J.
    The development of effective methods to prevent acute gastroenteritis is an important goal for infant health. Exclusive breastfeeding and postponement of complementary foods until the age of six months is recommended for healthy infants. However, at times, infant formula is required. Various types are commercially available. Acidified cow’s milk formula has been found to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria and concurring diarrhoeal disease.
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    Understanding lactose intolerance and the dietary management thereof
    (Medpharm Publications, 2012) Labuschagne, Irene; Lombard, Martani J.
    Diets that exclude dairy may decrease gastrointestinal symptoms in symptomatic individuals who have lactose malabsorption or lactose intolerance. However, most lactose-intolerant adults can consume some lactose without experiencing major symptoms, thereby reducing the need for strict elimination of dairy products from the diet.