Casein
Casein intolerance is a condition where individuals have difficulty digesting casein, a protein found in milk and dairy products, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort. This intolerance is different from a casein allergy, which involves an immune system response and can cause more severe reactions. Casein intolerance typically results in digestive symptoms after consuming dairy products....
Description
Casein intolerance involves the digestive system’s inability to properly process casein, resulting in discomfort and various symptoms. Unlike a casein allergy, which is an immune reaction to the casein protein, causing potential severe symptoms like hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis, casein intolerance is a non-immune response. It generally leads to milder, primarily digestive-focused symptoms and does not involve the immune system.
- Bloating and gas
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Headaches
If you regularly experience digestive discomfort such as bloating, abdominal pain, or diarrhea after consuming dairy products containing casein, it may be advisable to consider a test for casein intolerance. This is particularly important if these symptoms disrupt your daily activities or if the specific cause of your discomfort is unclear, as it could indicate other dietary sensitivities or health issues.
Managing casein intolerance involves avoiding or limiting dairy products that contain casein. This includes reading food labels carefully, as casein is present in many dairy products like cheese, milk, and yogurt. Seek alternative dairy-free options like almond, soy, or oat milk and dairy-free cheese. For nutrients typically found in dairy products, such as calcium and vitamins, include other sources in your diet. Consulting with a dietitian can provide guidance on maintaining a balanced diet while avoiding casein. Keeping a food diary can also be useful in identifying other potential food intolerances and in tracking dietary adjustments.
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Do you have hypersensitivity to certain foods? Symptoms of food intolerance, unlike instant allergic reactions, can occur hours to days later, making it difficult to connect symptoms with the foods you’ve eaten. GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test analyses IgG4 antibodies for 80 different foods commonly involved in hypersensitivity reactions.
99.99 EUR
240 items
Lab Test
Blood
GetTested’s Food Intolerance Test 240 items analyzes IgG4 antibodies for 240 different foods often involved in hypersensitivity reactions. Unlike allergic reactions that are instant, symptoms from food intolerance can occur hours to days later, making it difficult to link to the foods you’ve eaten.
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