Milk allergy or intolerance?
A milk or dairy allergy is caused by a sensitizationSensitization is the first step towards developing a type I allergy. Allergic reactions do not occur upon first contact with an allergen. Before that can happen, your immune system must be able to recognize an allergen. When you get stung by a bee, your immune system will remember the structure of the allergen (= a protein in the insect venom) to be able to produce IgE antibodies against it in the future. This process is called sensitization. of your immune system to the proteins found in milk and dairy products derived from animals. This is tested by screening your sample for elevated IgE levels towards different milk proteins (= allergens). Find the full list of allergens covered by 7DROPS here.
7DROPS screens for milk allergens of 5 different animals:
- Cow
- Goat
- Mare
- Sheep
- Camel
A milk intolerance is caused by a sensitivity reacton of your immune system to components found in animal milk, usually cow milk. This is tested by screening your sample for elevated IgG levels towards different milk components (= antigens). Find the full list of food antigens covered by 7DROPS here.
7DROPS screens for intolerance to the following dairy products:
- Buffalo milk
- Buttermilk
- Camel milk
- Camembert
- Cottage cheese
- Cow milk
- Emmental
- Goat cheese
- Goat milk
- Gouda
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Sheep cheese
- Sheep milk
Differences in Symptoms
Allergy vs. intolerance
| Milk/dairy allergy symptoms | Milk/dairy intolerance symptoms |
|---|---|
| Hives | Bloating |
| Wheezing | Stomach pain |
| Itching or tingling of lips or mouth | Nausea |
| Swelling of lips, tongue, or throat | Diarrhea |
| Coughing or shortness of breath | Joint pain |
| Vomiting | Headaches |
| Abdominal cramps | Nervousness |
| Diarrhea | Irritability |
| Anaphylaxis |
The right test for you
SCREEN FOR ALLERGIES & INTOLERANCES TO MILK & DAIRY PRODUCTS
ALLERGY TEST
- $229
- 295 ALLERGY TRIGGERS
- -
- At-home allergy test
- IgE based
- Blood collection through finger prick
- Medical result review
ALLERGY TEST
- $229
- 295 ALLERGY TRIGGERS
- -
- At-home allergy test
- IgE based
- Blood collection through finger prick
- Medical result review
Expert opinion
"7DROPS ALL FIT is the best way to screen for milk and dairy related allergies and intolerances that are caused by the immune system. Though symptoms may be similar to milk intolerances caused by the immune system (IgG-based), lactose intolerance cannot be tested through any 7DROPS test."
What 7DROPS users say
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But what if?
LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
Food intolerance can not only be caused through the immune system, but also by a lack of enzymes. In the case of lactose intolerance, a patient’s body does not produce enough of the enzyme called lactase. This enzyme is needed to process the type of sugar contained in dairy products.
- 35% people worldwide cannot digest lactose well after age 7
- Typical symptoms include flatulence and diarrhea
- 7DROPS tests do NOT screen for lactose intolerance