From Pediatrics:
Thickening of formula feedings with carob bean gum is an efficient therapy for uncomplicated GER in infants.
This is a well-done study (yes .. I did read the paper .. not just the abstract!) that was placebo-controlled, and used objective outcomes. Now .. where does one get "carob bean gum" .. and what is it?
- Carob Tree (St. John's Bread)
- WHO Food Additives series report on Carob Bean Gum
- Carob Beans are available online
- Carob Bean Gum is an ingredient of many foods