Children often tend to experience problems in their growing years. These problems may include slow growth or bowel issues. Many times children also develop allergies to soy or cow milk. For such individuals health care professionals may prescribe alternative formulas that can provide the required nutrition. Neocate junior is one such product formulated to include minerals and vitamins so as to provide the requisite nutrition. This is a formula specially developed for children suffering from malabsorptive conditions.


The neocate junior is prescribed for children between 1 to 10 years of age. The ounce measurement of the product is based on the age, weight as well as medical condition of children. This product is developed to give relief to children suffering from gastrointestinal problems. Often a child develops bowel problems due to the proteins in the milk that are treated as antibodies and stopped. This in turn causes allergic reactions like skin rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, eczema and other problems.


Neocate junior is a medical food based on amino acid  and this does not cause allergic reactions and other problems that may be caused by normal milk. This specially formulated product is available in three forms which includes flavors like chocolate or tropical and it is also available in plain form which  is unflavored. The main contents of the product include corn syrup solids, canola oil, high oleic safflower oil and fractionated coconut oil.


Neocate junior also contains protein equivalents, fat content, vitamins, minerals, linoleic acid and carbohydrates. It is advisable to get this product prescribed by a health care professional. When consumed regularly the product can meet all the nutrition needs of a child that is growing up. However it is important to ensure that it is taken as a supplement to milk and is not considered as the only vitamin source. Since the product does not contain artificial flavors or preservatives it is completely safe for consumption.


To give neocate junior you only have to take the prescribed number of scoops of the powder into a bowl of cool or warm water. This can be shaken or stirred till the powder blends in well. Since the formula is to be given chilled it can be placed in the refrigerator. It is important that the formula is not kept in prepared form for more than 24 hours. You can easily order a flavor of your choice through a medical supplies store and can be assured of getting it the next day.