Re: HIGH casomorphin/breastfeeding

[Guest guest]

This came up a few weeks ago on the enzymesandautism board. Even

though the mother may be dairy-free, the breast milk is not. Casein

is a fundamental part of human milk as it is of other mammal milk.

(The question was whether an infant could get casein from

breastfeeding, and if so could take enzymes for it. The answer is yes

and yes. Babies just a few weeks old take enzymes for pancreatic

diseases, but of course you would need to consult your doctor.)

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> Hi,

>

> I'm new to this e-group today. My son had a urinary peptide test

done

> and his casomorphin level was over 200, which is the highest level

> the test could record. Since he's been dairy-free for over a year,

> it's probable that his casomorphin level is high because he's still

> breastfeeding. I've been dairy-free as well for over a year. Is

> weaning the only answer to this problem? Has anyone else ever heard

> of a casomorphin level this high? My doctor hadn't. We're also soy

> free (and off gluten, eggs, sugar, nuts, etc. etc.)

>

> Thanks,

> Debbie