Hydrolysed formula and risk of allergic or autoimmune disease: systematic review and meta-analysis -

Hydrolysed formula and risk of allergic or autoimmune disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
Information type: Systematic reviews
Source: British Medical Journal
Specialities: Paediatric and neonatal medicine
Summary
Overall there was no consistent evidence from 37 studies (n>19,000) that partially or extensively hydrolysed formula milk reduces risk of allergic or autoimmune outcomes in infants at high pre-existing risk of these outcomes. Furthermore, the evidence is of low quality.
UKMi comment
An editorial commenting on this study highlights the need for guidelines to stop recommending these products in light of the fact that there is no supporting evidence.
Related links: Editorial Link