Casein Questions

[kdonov2]

this is probably wishful thinking, but i was wondering if taking lactaid would help at all for casein intolerance. i have not noticed many symptoms, but my results came back positive. also, what are the consequences of ingesting casein if you dont have these symptoms? ah, i hate having so many sensitivities.

[psawyer]

No, lactaid will not provide any benefit for casein (milk protein) intolerance. It is a source of lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose (milk sugar).

[kdonov2]

i didnt think lactaid would be a solution. well, im still curious as to what the consequences of consuming casein are. i do not have symptoms. what harm may be caused then? also, am i still able to have whey as long as casein is not present?

[Salax]

I believe casein is still present in whey as it's the protein from the milk. I have not seen casein removed from anything milk derived. I could be wrong, I would hope if I am someone would correct me.

In regards to damage, many celiacs do not have any symptoms at all yet their villi are still damaged. So in regards to casein, I would assume that even though you may not have symptoms something internally might still be happening. I would recommend you research that more.

[GFinDC]

this is probably wishful thinking, but i was wondering if taking lactaid would help at all for casein intolerance. i have not noticed many symptoms, but my results came back positive. also, what are the consequences of ingesting casein if you dont have these symptoms? ah, i hate having so many sensitivities.

I take DPP-IV for gluten cc incidents. I read somewhere that it might help break down casein. But, having tried it, I think it is minimally helpful for casein. If I eat dairy I can't get to sleep, which I think is due to the casein , not the lactose. The lactose doesn't really bother me if I take a few Lactaids pills now. I used to get GI problems from it.