Infant Formula --The Canadian Study
From time to time, we are asked if infant formulas contain processed
free glutamic acid (MSG) and processed free aspartic acid –
both neurotoxins. The following are results of analyses of five
formulas purchased and analyzed in Canada. Brands are listed in
alphabetical order. Ingredients of products sold in the United
States and other countries may vary. The manufacturer of Enfalac
sold in Canada uses the product name Enfamil in the United States.
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Test results in milligrams per 100 milliliters (mL)
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Test results converted to milligrams per ounce (oz.)
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Grams of aspartic acid and glutamic acid ingested daily by an average 1 week old infant
Figures are based on original test results found in Table 1. |
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Grams of aspartic acid and glutamic acid ingested daily by an average 3 month old infant
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Summary
The Canadian Study leaves room for no doubt that ingredients
that contain processed free glutamic acid (MSG) and free aspartic
acid — known neurotoxins — are used in baby formula.
The fact that neurotoxins are present in baby formula is of particular
concern since the blood brain barrier is not fully developed in
infants, allowing neurotoxins to be more accessible to the brain
then is the case in healthy adults.
The amounts of aspartic acid and glutamic acid found in the formulas
analyzed in the Canadian Study have been listed separately in
the above schedules. However, in studies using experimental animals,
neuroscientists have found that glutamic acid and aspartic acid
load on the same receptors in the brain, cause identical brain
lesions and neuroendocrine disorders, and act in an additive fashion.
You will note that the level of neurotoxins found in the hypoallergenic
formula was greater than the level of neurotoxins found in the
other formulas. In reviewing the literature on hypoallergenic
formulas, we have found short term studies that concluded that
hypoallergenic formulas are safe because babies tolerated them
and gain weight. However, we have not seen any long term studies
on the safety of hypoallergenic formulas. We believe that well
designed long term studies would demonstrate that infants raised
on hypoallergenic formulas, as compared to infants who are breast
fed or fed on non-hypoallergenic formulas, will exhibit more learning
disabilities at school age, and/or more endocrine disorders such
as obesity, and reproductive disorders, later in life. Long term
studies on the effects of hypoallergenic formulas need to be done.
To put these figures in perspective, consider that in an FDA sponsored
study dated July, 1992 entitled “Safety of Amino Acids Used
in Dietary Supplements,” the Federation of American Societies
for Experimental Biology concluded, in part, that:
“...it is prudent to avoid the use of dietary supplements
of L-glutamic acid by pregnant women, infants, and children....
and...by women of childbearing age and individuals with affective
disorders.” (MSG is called glutamic acid when used in supplements.)
Consider, also, that a press release dated May 27, 1999, which
discussed the European Commission marketing authorization for
RotaShield(R) Rotavirus Vaccine stated, in part,
“RotaShield(R) should not be given to infants who are hypersensitive
to latex or ... or monosodium glutamate.”
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We wish to express our appreciation to Baby Love Products Inc.
of Camrose, Alberta, Canada for obtaining some of the above information.
Truth in Labeling Campaign
P O Box 2532
Darien, IL 60561
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Related article: Baby Formula Contains Neurotoxins!