I have a question . . . . The affects of soy formula on babies/children (specifically my 16 year old daughter) has bothered me for the past eight years (became a ppdoula & lactation advocate, and recently, BF peer counselor) I BF my 16 year old for 6 1/2 mos--exclusively. hx Milk allergies in family, asthma, etc. Pediatrician recommends Isomil. At one year of age--my daughter was given a small(tiny) amount of cow's milk . . . . . BAD REACTION: VOMITING, HIVES This allergy to milk went on for 8 years. The Question: SHE WAS ON SOY FORMULA UNTIL SHE WAS TWO!!!! She only just began ovulating (15 1/2) Family hx: ovulating began for me and my sisters and my mother along with in-laws between 11 -- 13 years of age. What should my daughter be looking for in her future?? She does have a yearly physical--other than a mild case of scoliosis--she's beautiful! Thanks! K. Koncelik PP Doula BF Peer Support Counselor LLLI On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at 04:40 AM, EDG wrote: > http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1440- > 1754.2003.00178.x > > Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health > Volume 39 Issue 6 Page 401 - August 2003 > doi:10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00178.x > > > Review ArticleSoy infant formula and phytoestrogens > PG Tuohy > Abstract: Soy infant formula contains high levels of the > isoflavones, > genistein and daidzein, which are commonly referred to as > phytoestrogens. > These are non-steroidal chemicals with structural similarities to > estrogen. > Infants consuming soy formula have high levels of circulating > isoflavones. > These are an order of magnitude greater than the levels of isoflavones > which > have been shown to produce physiological effects in adult women > consuming a > high soy diet. There is conflicting evidence about the risks and > benefits of > soy phytoestrogens, with research presenting a contradictory picture. > Some > reviewers suggest that early exposure to soy may prevent cancer and > heart > disease. However, there is very little research on the effects of > consumption of soy phytoestrogens by human neonates. Against this > generally > positive view there is an increasing number of recent reports that > suggest > that in experimental animals, phytoestrogens have adverse effects with > respect to carcinogenesis, reproductive function, immune function, and > thyroid disease. Despite the absence of adequate scientific research > that > quantifies the level of risk to infants, most would argue for a > precautionary approach to be taken in situations where there are > potential > developmental effects from the consumption of pharmacologically active > compounds in infancy and childhood. > > > > Esther Grunis, IBCLC > Lis Maternity Hospital > Tel Aviv, Israel > > > > *********************************************** > > To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail > To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) > To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet > All commands go to [log in to unmask] > > The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned > LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) > mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: > http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html > > As always . . . . Wishing you all the best! --K *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html