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Sensitivity notes

Why dairy proteins food checker matters

Dairy proteins (casein and whey) can cause reactions in people with milk protein allergy or intolerance. This is different from lactose intolerance and can cause both digestive and systemic symptoms.

  • Dairy protein allergy requires complete dairy avoidance
  • Casein and whey are the main proteins to avoid
  • 'Non-dairy' products may still contain casein

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Histamine
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Histamine Liberators
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FODMAPs
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Fructans
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GOS
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Fructose
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Polyols
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Gluten
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Lactose
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Dairy Proteins
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Nightshades
Safe
Salicylates
Safe
Oxalates
Safe
Nickel
Safe
Sulfites
Safe
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Safe
Tyramine
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Caffeine
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Lectin
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Low Fermentation
Safe

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Dairy Proteins Guide

Everything you need to know about dairy proteins sensitivity and smart food choices.

Dairy proteins (casein and whey) can cause reactions in people with milk protein allergy or intolerance. This is different from lactose intolerance and can cause both digestive and systemic symptoms.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for Dairy Proteins sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

These foods are high in dairy proteins and may trigger symptoms:

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If you're sensitive to Dairy Proteins, consider these strategies:

  • 1Dairy protein allergy requires complete dairy avoidance
  • 2Casein and whey are the main proteins to avoid
  • 3'Non-dairy' products may still contain casein
  • 4Ghee may be tolerated as proteins are removed
  • 5This is different from lactose intolerance - treatment differs

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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