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Could infant formulas be a risk factor for SIDS? 7-6-08
Many epidemiologic studies have associated use of infant formulas with
increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
A review study found those who were formula-fed were 2.11 times more likely to
suffer SIDS than those who were breastfed.
It has been known that low levels of serotonin could be a risk for SIDS. What
can cause low levels of serotonin? There are two ways to cause low levels of
serotonin. One is to reduce its precursor and the other is to increase its
receptor.
Soy-based formulas, one major type of formulas, contain only 60 percent of the
serotonin precursor called tryptophan found in human milk. And at least one
study showed consumption of soy-based formulas led to low levels of serotonin in
mice, meaning that soy-based formulas could be a risk for SIDS. And
supplementation of tryptophan increased the serotonin concentration.
A recent study by Italian researchers found when high levels of serotonin a1
receptor were produced, many mice died from an event similar to SIDS. High
levels of the receptor could result in low levels of free serotonin, which is a
known risk factor.
But SIDS is complicated and could be caused by any of many risk factors.
Comment:
If you cannot breast feed please don't use a soy or grain based formula. It is easier and much healthier to make your own. Soy isn't fit for human consumption and soy formulas have been banned in Australia and China for good reason.
The most commonly accepted risk for SIDS is vaccinating and bottle feeding in a relined position.