Two vegan parents have received life sentences for the murder of their 6-week-old baby. The couple believed they were doing the right thing by feeding their child a combination of soy milk, apple juice, and insufficient breast milk. However, this inadequate diet led to the tragic death of their baby.
Experts are now urging for clear warning labels on all soy milk products, emphasizing that it should never be used as a substitute for infant formula. This comes after multiple cases of hospitalizations and deaths of babies who were fed a similar diet.
Soy infant formula currently makes up 25% of the bottle-fed market. While it is required by law to be heavily supplemented with essential nutrients, it still poses health risks to the developing baby and should only be used as a last resort, according to various government bodies.
Dr. Mercola warns against feeding babies soy milk or soy infant formula. He emphasizes that soy milk lacks the necessary nutrients for a child’s growth and can lead to severe deficiencies. Soy infant formula, despite being marketed as a healthy alternative, is one of the worst foods for a child.
Soy formula has been linked to serious health hazards, including ADHD, brain damage, altered behavior, thyroid disease, and interference with reproductive development. It also contains excessive amounts of aluminum, which can impact speech and brain function.
Breast milk is the optimal choice for babies, providing them with the nutrients nature intended. Studies have shown that exclusive breastfeeding benefits the immune system and provides protection against various illnesses, such as heart disease, immune system cancers, asthma, allergies, respiratory infections, eczema, type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
If breastfeeding is not an option, there are alternative healthy infant formula recipes available. However, it is crucial to avoid soy-based alternatives and prioritize the well-being of the child.
