Cow's milk protein allergy damages not only the baby's health but also the mother's health.

Body fat percentage in breastfeeding mothers on a cow's milk elimination diet decreased significantly after one month, while muscle and water ratios did not change.

• Comparison of body measurements before and after the diet showed a significant decrease in fat (p < 0.001)
• Muscle ratios did not change significantly (p = 0.332)
• Water ratios did not change significantly (p = 0.189)
• Body composition was measured using the Bioelectrical Impedance Method (Tanita MC-580)
• Measurements were repeated 1 month after the initial assessment

Calcium levels in breastfeeding mothers on elimination diet increased significantly after one month of dietary intervention.

• Calcium increase was statistically significant (p < 0.001)
• All mothers were administered a diet containing an average of 1000 mg of calcium per day
• Mothers were also prescribed 400 units per day of vitamin D
• The diet was designed to contain an average of 2000 kcal per day

Despite recommendations for a 2000 kcal/day diet, actual calorie, fat, and protein intake were significantly reduced at the second evaluation.

• Calorie intake was significantly reduced (p < 0.001)
• Fat intake was significantly reduced (p = 0.011)
• Protein intake was significantly reduced (p = 0.009)
• All reductions were statistically significant at p < 0.05
• This occurred despite dietician support and a prescribed 2000 kcal/day diet

The study cohort consisted of 86 infants diagnosed with cow's milk food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP) and their breastfeeding mothers.

• Mean age of patients was 3.8 ± 1.8 months
• Male to female ratio was 18/17
• 54.3% of patients had only cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA)
• 45.7% had multiple food allergies including milk
• The study design was a prospective cohort study

Nearly half of infants diagnosed with cow's milk food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis also had multiple food allergies.

• 45.7% of patients had multiple food allergies including milk
• 54.3% had only CMPA
• All 86 patients were on an elimination diet
• The study specifically focused on cow's milk food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP)