Outlaw Yogi wrote:I'm so glad I have no brats, just a red dog. But if I had bred I'd probably wind up spending half my free time searching for formular without soy bean additives in it.
Ever wondered why so many teens seem gay these days? Well I suggest you research the phyto-estrogenic properties of soy bean products, and then ask "Should I be feeding my child anti-nutrients that mymic female hormones?"
True.
It's a worry that's for sure.
The only thing you can do is research as much as possible, (preferably before the baby is born) so you get it right the first time. See, I had planned to breast feed, as I had my first two children so just assumed I'd be breast feeding again this time round. I did not anticipate having to stop due to my requiring medication after her birth (for preeclampsia) which is the reason we needed a substitute.
It's concerning, I can assure you, hence I have gone with an organic formula.
The amount of 'novel' ingredients being use to market infant formula ie LC-PUFAs, ARA/DHA which are often if not always chemically extracted from their source with solvents ie Hexon (known neurotoxin) is concerning to say the least.
China have had a number of poisonings and industrial accidents with Hexon in recent years, hence their concern for this substance being added to their infants formula.
It's a well known toxin over in China, however few Australians have even heard of it, much less know it's being used to extract 'novel' ingredients DHA/ARA from fungus/algae to produce a vegetarian (non-fish) omega chain of fatty acids that's being added to most infant formulas available here in Australia.
And if you think breast is best, well, not necessarily, given breast milk is only as good as the diet of the lactating mother, and it's a well known fact that the older the mother,(I am 36, so not exactly a young mother) the quality of her milk deteriorates due to the chemical overload and heavy metal residues (ie, mercury, dioxins, furans) having accumulated in her body tissues over the years being transferred to their infants via breast milk.
International organisations such as WHO have a lot to answer for, when not being completely honest about their own research findings.
They know the risks re- said 'novel' ingredients being used as a marketing stunt to coerce mothers into buying chemically laced infant formula though are reluctant to act.
Feeding an infant is a science in itself, one for some reason or another our government aren't quick to fund research wise, preferring to fund extremist associations like The Australian Breastfeeding Association instead.
The best you can do is opt for a high quality organic infant formula (made in Australia) without the 'novel' additives DHA/ARA etc.
