Micronutrient status and growth outcomes in children with cow’s milk allergy: beyond elimination diets (opens in new tab)

Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is among the most common food allergies in early childhood, affecting approximately 2–3% of children under 3 years of age. Management requires strict elimination of cow’s milk and dairy products, typically replaced with hypoallergenic formulas. Although essential, this dietary restriction may predispose infants—particularly during the first 2 years of life—to nutritional imbalances. This mini review synthesizes current evidence on micronutrient status and growth outco...