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Posted 6/16/2019 2:43 PM (GMT -5)
Hello all

Dairy/milk intolerance is said to be fairly common amongst UC'ers, and having recently cut out dairy from my own diet, have also found that my symptoms have gotten a lot better.

With that said, dairy is still a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals etc which can be a pain to acquire by other means. Additionally, I want to continue making kefir, but now that cows milk seems to no longer be an option I am wondering whether or not there exists a viable substitute.

As many of you already know, most cow milk contains significant amounts of the A1 beta-casein protein, which amongst other things is said to be pro-inflammatory. Goat's milk on the other hand contains exclusively A2 protein, which does not demonstrate the same effects.

Does anyone here find themselves intolerant to cow's milk, but have no issue with goat's milk? I want to know how common, if at all, the specific intolerance to cow's milk is amongst those with UC.
Posted 6/16/2019 7:19 PM (GMT -5)
I have never liked milk personally. I don't consider myself intolerant, but I didn't drink enough of it throughout my life to say for sure. I've avoided it since I was capable of doing so. I do however eat cheese and other dairy... sorry, I am not of much help on this one. In my opinion, if it makes you feel bad, stay away from it smile

I've been seeing commercials for cow milk without the a1 protein. you can probably buy it at your local store.
Posted 6/17/2019 8:13 AM (GMT -5)
Milk is overrated as a "healthy" drink IMO. Most of that idea has been drilled into our heads thanks to generations of dairy industry marketing. The vitamin A & D in milk are just added during processing. There is no evidence to support the claim that milk builds strong bones. This has largely been debunked. Few westerners are deficient in animal proteins. Animal protein is strongly linked to IBD. Sorry to rant.

I believe kefir can be made in almond or coconut milk. Goat's milk is recommended for making SCD yogurt for those who can't tolerate cow's milk yogurt. I've never tried it. Your best bet is to try it out for yourself.
Posted 6/19/2019 11:42 AM (GMT -5)
Charlie is right! Milk is not healthy whatsoever. I've been vegan for 8 years now. It's not a "pain" at all. In fact, it's quite easy and there are so many milk alternatives out there these days. I did not notice any difference in my UC symptoms though when I went vegan.
Posted 6/19/2019 4:58 PM (GMT -5)
My GI doctor said cow’s milk is terrible and he won’t even let his children have it. I do poorly with cow’s milk and while I haven’t actually drank goat’s milk, I do fine with goat cheese. So yummy too!
Posted 6/19/2019 8:46 PM (GMT -5)
I wasn't able to do dairy at all for about 3 years, not even in the smallest amount. Now since achieving remission I can do it, as long as I take a lactase pill with it. I don't seem to have an intolerance for casein anymore but my body lost the ability to digest lactose a long time ago, which is the same with the rest of my family members as they got older... so I think it's normal in my case.

I have access to raw organic grass fed cow's milk which I use to make milk kefir. There's nothing like it. I don't drink it daily though, maybe two or three times a week. Too much probiotic doesn't seem to be good for me.

I also love hard aged cheeses like parmesan. I can eat them in any quantity.

You really can regain most of your food selection once you heal from UC. It's amazing.
Posted 6/20/2019 10:17 PM (GMT -5)
I have been drinking a gallon of raw goat milk every week going on 6 years - ymmv - good luck !
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