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Milk hypersensitivity in young adults.

L Pelto1, O Impivaara, S Salminen

  • 1Department of Biochemistry and Food Chemistry, University of Turku, Finland.

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|September 7, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Milk hypersensitivity affects 3-6% of Finnish adults, similar to infants. Measuring serum reactivity to milk protein may help screen for this condition in those consuming dairy.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Milk hypersensitivity is often considered a childhood condition.
  • Its prevalence in adults is not well-established.
  • Lactose intolerance is frequently misdiagnosed as milk hypersensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of milk hypersensitivity in Finnish adults.
  • To explore potential diagnostic markers for milk hypersensitivity.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 406 Finnish adults.
  • Subjects underwent interviews on dairy consumption and symptoms.
  • Serum reactivity to milk protein and specific antibodies were measured.

Main Results:

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  • Approximately 20% reported abdominal discomfort after dairy intake; only 6.4% had diagnosed lactose intolerance.
  • Higher serum reactivity to milk protein was observed in symptomatic individuals without dairy restriction.
  • The estimated prevalence of milk hypersensitivity was 3-6%.

Conclusions:

  • Milk hypersensitivity may be as common in adults as in infants.
  • Serum reactivity to milk protein shows promise for screening milk hypersensitivity in non-restricted consumers.