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A practical guide with clear steps, hassle-free<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abdominal pain after milk, restlessness after yogurt or bloating after cheese. It can be due to lactose<\/strong> lie, but also to milk proteins<\/strong> or even to cow's milk allergy<\/strong>. In this blog, you will get a simple, safe approach to targeted testing at home<\/strong> What is going on with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note<\/strong>: This guide is informational. I am not a doctor and do not give medical advice. In case of severe symptoms or doubt, consult with your doctor or dietician.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

First things first: what exactly do you want to test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lactose intolerance: reaction to milk sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In lactose intolerance, the problem lies with the lactose<\/strong> lactose. Your body makes too little lactase<\/strong> to neatly cut down that sugar, leaving lactose undigested in your intestines. That often gives gas, cramps, a bloated abdomen<\/strong> and sometimes diarrhea<\/strong>. Complaints don't always come right away, sometimes not until hours or even a day later. If you want to read up on the basics, check out What is lactose intolerance<\/a> and the explanation of the enzyme in What does lactase do<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cow's milk intolerance: sensitivity to milk proteins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With cow's milk intolerance, you don't react to sugar, but to milk proteins<\/strong> such as casein<\/strong> and whey<\/strong>. It is not an allergy, but a sensitivity reaction<\/strong> which can be broader in scope: in addition to abdominal complaints, for example, you see fatigue, headache, skin complaints or dip in concentration<\/strong>. Again, symptoms may be delayed. More explanation can be found in What is cow's milk intolerance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cow's milk allergy: immune reaction, really something else<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cow's milk allergy does immune response<\/strong> to milk proteins and can progress quickly and violently. That makes it something completely different from intolerance. With an allergy, strictly avoid<\/strong> necessary and hear diagnostics through your health care provider. You can read the full distinction in What is the difference between cow's milk allergy and cow's milk intolerance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preparation: first a rest period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start with a rest period<\/strong>. Avoid cow's milk<\/strong> and lactose<\/strong> to your belly and body quiet<\/strong> feel. Some guidelines mention a short period such as 24 to 48 hours<\/strong>, others work with two weeks<\/strong>. I myself chose at the time two months<\/strong> completely without cow's milk and lactose. Choose some achievable<\/strong> feel and already hold a food diary<\/strong> at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: I am not a doctor and do not give medical advice. Everything you read is based on my own experience and collected research. In doubt? If so, always contact a doctor or specialist.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you need for the test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a clean home test, you need (besides a lot of patience) only a few things. The goal: test one variable at a time and clearly record what happens. The list below will help you keep it simple and reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n