Symptoms of milk intolerance , but maybe it ’ s not lactose ?
Although it is commonly assumed that gastrointestinal symptoms experienced after consuming regular milk are due to lactose intolerance , lactose might not be the only cause of some people ’ s digestive discomfort . Some people may have a sensitivity to the A1 protein and not simply to the lactose itself .
a2 Milk ® comes from cows specially selected to naturally produce milk with only the A2 beta-casein protein type , and no A1 .
a2 Milk ®
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So how do you know if symptoms are due to lactose or the A1 protein ? a2 Milk ® Lactose Free contains no A1 protein , and no lactose , making it the ideal starting point for exploring milk intolerance .
How to do an a2 Milk ® trial
The first step when exploring milk intolerance should be a 1-2 week dairy elimination diet to resolve symptoms . This means avoiding all dairy milk , cheese , yoghurt , cream , ice cream , butter , and also dairy as an ingredient in foods , such as milk solids , whey protein and cheese powder .
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Start with a small portion of a2 Milk ® Lactose Free , which contains only the A2 protein and no lactose * in tea , coffee , on cereal and in recipes
* Or use a2 Milk ® with a lactase enzyme tablet
Then , follow these simple steps :
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Gradually increase over a week to a full cup of a2 Milk ® Lactose Free
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Avoid other regular dairy foods and lactose during the reintroduction phase
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2 tbsp |
4 tbsp |
1 / 2 cup |
1 cup |
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If no symptoms arise during the reintroduction phase , the next step is to reintroduce lactose .
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Repeat steps 1-3 with a2 Milk ® which contains only the A2 protein , and also contains lactose . If still no symptoms arise , milk containing only the A2 protein could be the answer .