Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptoms

All sources of proteins are removed from the diet, and replaced with an amino acid-based formula, such as Neocate. To complement the diet, simple sugars, salt and oils may be permitted under guidance from your doctor or dietitian.
The amino acid-based formula ensures the child gets the required amount of protein and nutrients. This formula helps avoiding the allergic reactions caused by whole or partial protein chains.

One or more of the most common food allergens for EoE: dairy, soy, egg, wheat, peanut/tree nuts and fish/shellfish are removed from the diet under medical supervision.
To supplement the restricted diet nutritionally, an amino acid-based formula is often required, such as Neocate.

If the patient with EoE responds well to dietary management – with either an elemental diet or elimination diet – showing a resolution of symptoms, and (after check-up with endoscopy) a decrease in the number of eosinophils in the esophagus, the next step is normally food reintroduction.

After an elimination or elemental diet, food is gradually reintroduced to the diet by food trials under the supervision of your doctor, which involve adding back one food at a time to determine which one is causing a reaction. It is a time-consuming process, as it takes weeks each time a food is added back, keeping track and monitoring for symptoms. For a child that was on an elemental formula only, it may take months for them to return to a healthy diet. The continued use of an elemental formula makes sure that their nutritional needs are being met. This is essential for the child’s optimal growth and development during this critical time.

Whether your child is on an elemental diet, elimination diet or a combination of both, Neocate offers a family of amino acid-based products to help meet their nutritional needs throughout each stage of the journey. Check with your doctor to see if Neocate is right for you.