Casein And Lectins

[Vykt0r]

So what's the deal with casein? I've read that its molecular structure is somewhat similar to that of gluten. How many people on this board are casein intolerant? Also, how common is lectin intolerance? I've read a little about it and am wondering if people who are gluten intolerant may also have varying degrees of lectin intolerances.

[Green12]

So what's the deal with casein? I've read that its molecular structure is somewhat similar to that of gluten. How many people on this board are casein intolerant? Also, how common is lectin intolerance? I've read a little about it and am wondering if people who are gluten intolerant may also have varying degrees of lectin intolerances.

I don't know what the percentages are, but many on this board are also casein intolerant.

Casein is difficult to digest for those with a damaged intestinal mucosal lining.

[bluejeangirl]

I have a hard time with legumes. Just a hard time digesting them. I've read they're not all that great anyway, their nutrients don't get assimulated and they bind with minerals? (someone help me if this is wrong) So they actually take from you.

With the casein, I have intolerance also but can have butter and alittle bit of whipped cream. So the fat in casein isn't as bad as the protein. I think therefore its more of a lactose intolerance.

Gail

[nmw]

I am casein intolerant discovered 18 months gluten-free. I had bloodwork done that showed a delayed reaction (IgG) to casein, as well as wheat, oats, rice and yeast. I avoid dairy completely. I have similar reactions to casein as I do to gluten, but with more headaches, weird body pains and major bloating. I can't take legumes anymore either, and I miss them a lot. Essentially I am gluten, dairy, soy, corn, yeast, rice, legume and 99% grain-free. It sucks but it's better than how I felt before.