Proteins are mostly responsible for food allergy and have been specifically eliminated from the formula. Alpha ENF supplies all the essential and non-essential amino acids in a rationally balanced mix of the highest purity. For those that eat less than 450 grams per day, your need for amino acids is probably covered - the 25 gram estimate is probably higher than your actual need, and the formula amino acids are more efficiently absorbed and utilized than proteins in food. Since the amino acid pool in the body is recycled, net loss of amino acids is estimated to be only 2 grams per day. If extra Amino acids are required, Alpha AAX can be added to any other Alpha formula to boost intake.
Many nutrient formulas are available.
Most are made of potentially allergenic materials such as milk powder or milk proteins such as casein, egg white or albumin, Soya and other vegetable proteins. All food preparations which contain large molecules, especially proteins and hydrolyzed proteins, are avoided on low allergy programs because they retain some allergenic effects. Hydrolyzed proteins tend to have unpleasant tastes and odors. Liquid diets for weight loss, protein powders, Soya protein or vegetable protein powders, and nutritional supplements may be allergenic and otherwise contain problems that we wish to avoid. Yes, Alpha ENF and the Alpha Nutrition Program are gluten-free and are well suited to the needs of all Celiacs.