Many people are firm advocates that milk is the “perfect food” and you won’t be able to change their minds. But parents have to train themselves about milk allergies and lactose intolerances with their children in mind to be forewarned. One main reason why cow’s milk isn’t that great for you is that it was not for humans, but cows. Second, if you are not getting magnesium along with cow milk, you don’t benefit from the calcium. Thirdly, if you consume something with iron in it, your body also cannot uptake calcium at all. So, red meat and a glass of milk, is not a good idea.

Milk allergy is the reaction of the immune system to milk proteins and products. These are signs and symptoms that will occur while the child is an infant. This affects the digestive system along with skin and airways. Milk allergic reactions can be life threatening to infants if not recognized and treated. Infants who develop milk allergic reactions are usually put on soy milk by the family doctor.

Milk sugar intolerance shows up a couple of years later and is caused by the body not being able to break down the milk sugar lactose. This only affects digestion, and causes symptoms such as gas, bloating, and loose bowels. This happens only after drinking milk or eating dairy products. This is not a serious intolerance and many people can still drink milk or dairy farm goods in little amounts and not really feel any symptoms.

If an adult or child is found to be allergic to milk, it is well to know that not all “milk-free” labels are misleading, and they still can have milk protein in it. Some of the soy cheeses that are labeled as milk free can still have some milk in it, so read the labels very carefully.

A lot of nondairy goods can be substituted for milk or milk products. Be conscious, however, that just because a food is labeled “nondairy,” it does not inevitably mean that it is milk free. Even a “milk-free” label can mislead you. For instance, some soya cheeses claim to be milk free but may still contain milk protein. That’s why it’s always essential to read all food labels when you have a milk-allergic child.

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