Is A Dairy Free Diet Different from a Casein Free Diet?
There are lactose intolerances, casein allergies and milk allergies. Each is a different allergy or intolerance. To alleviate symptoms milk and milk derivatives have to be removed from both diets. Some processed foods can contain lactose. Casein can be found in processed foods, binding in vitamins, cosmetics and adhesives. Product labels should be read carefully to verify that they are lactose and casein free. Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is less common in northern and western European. It is more common in African, African-American, Native American and Mediterranean populations. Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk produces. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose. In the small intestines the enzyme, lactase is deficient in breaking down lactose into two simpler forms of sugar forms glucose and galactose. When lactose is broken down into glucose and galactose it is allowed to absorb into the blood steam. Lactose intolerance develops over time and many do
