A1 Beta-Casein

Conventional cow's milk and cheese are not recommended because they predominantly contain A1 casein. The inflammatory symptoms caused by A1 casein closely mimic those of lactose intolerance, leading to frequent misdiagnosis. A2 beta-casein, found in most traditional dairy breeds, is far better tolerated than A1 beta-casein. A1 casein binds specifically to pancreatic beta cells, the cells responsible for insulin production and destroyed in Type 1 diabetes. A1 casein binds specifically to pancreatic beta cells — the same cells destroyed in Type 1 diabetes. A1 casein is associated with increased systemic inflammation. A1 casein is the dominant form of casein in conventional cow's milk and is associated with increased systemic inflammation. The inflammatory response from A1 casein produces digestive symptoms that closely resemble lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, causing frequent misdiagnosis. A1 beta-casein generates an inflammatory peptide called beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7) during digestion, which is linked to digestive distress, inflammation, and other systemic effects. Conventional cow's milk cheese is not recommended because it is pro-inflammatory. A1 casein in processed food…