Digestive Problems

Many of us may have suffered from digestion problems at one time or another. The specific foods you eat, your lifestyle and your physical or medical conditions can contribute to the function of your digestive system.

Digestion problems can lead to gas build-up, diarrheoa and/or constipation and abdominal pain. In addition, digestion problems may affect the absorption of essential nutrients, thus poor nutrition status and other serious health problems may result. There are many possible causes for digestion problems and for some people, digestion problems may be linked to a specific food. For example, there are some people who suffer digestion problems after drinking cow’s milk. It is understood that the A1 type beta-casein protein in cow’s milk may be a possible trigger to intolerance responses in some people, which may cause symptoms of digestive discomfort. Intolerance to cow’s milk can occur at any age, but is most commonly found people who have poor digestive wellbeing and gut conditions.

Most fresh milk supermarket brands today contain both the A1 and A2 type beta-casein proteins. a2 Milk™ comes from cows specially selected to produce A2 beta-casein protein rather than A1 beta-casein protein. These differences in protein composition between a2 Milk™ and other milk varieties may mean that digestive wellbeing after drinking cow’s milk may be affected. Feel the difference by switching to a2 Milk™

Note: a2 Milk™ contains lactose. Lactose is the sugar which is present in all milk, unless it is labeled ‘lactose free’. If you have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance by your doctor, a2 Milk™ will not resolve any digestion problems.

Visit www.a2milk.com.au to find out how a2 Milk™ has made such a difference to many families.

The inside story on a2 Jalna Yoghurt

Milk and yoghurt may cause some people digestive discomfort if they are intolerant to dairy. People who suffer digestive discomfort after eating dairy may find it a thing of the past when they switch to a2 Milk™ and a2 Jalna Yoghurt.

a2 Jalna Yoghourt is different to normal yoghurt because it is made with a2 ™. Most fresh milk supermarket brands today contain both A1 and A2 proteins. a2 ™ contains only the A2 type of beta-casein protein. This difference in protein composition in a2 ™ may mean that digestion problems after eating yoghourt no longer persist following the switch to a2 Jalna Yoghourt.

We decided to branch out into the yoghurt market because so many people already buying a2 ™ also wanted a2 Yoghurt so they could enjoy yoghurt again.

There are many yummy recipes with yoghurt. You can mix it with fresh fruit and muesli or cereal for a healthy breakfast, use it in a sorbet for dessert, or mix it with honey and fruit and freeze it for a healthy treat!

Since launching a2 Jalna Yoghurt many people have been able to enjoy yoghurt and digestive well-being again. Some of the reactions we've had so far to a2 Jalna Yoghurt include: “Yum I can finally eat yoghourt again!” and “We are so excited about this. We just bought it and my son LOVED it. It seriously is like winning lotto (not that I've won anything but it feels amazing).”

What is Milk Allergy?

Cow’s milk allergy is a serious condition and is a common cause of food allergy in infants. Children allergic to cow's milk may be allergic to a number of different proteins present in dairy products. In Australia and New Zealand around 2 per cent of babies (1 in 50) are allergic to cow’s milk and dairy products (1). Although most children outgrow cow's milk allergy by 4 years of age, persistent cow's milk allergy may sometimes occur (1). If you are known to suffer from cow’s milk allergy, you should consult your doctor or paediatrician before consuming any milk variety.

Cow’s milk allergy is different to cow’s milk intolerance (2)*. An intolerance to cow’s milk can occur at any age, but is most commonly found in babies, in children and also in people who have poor digestive well-being and gut conditions. The A1 beta-casein protein in cow’s milk has been associated with symptoms of intolerance in some people.

Most fresh milk supermarket brands today contain both the A1 and A2 type beta-casein proteins. a2 Milk™ comes from cows specially selected to produce A2 beta-casein protein rather than A1 beta-casein protein. These differences in protein composition between a2 MilkMilk™ and other milk varieties may impact on digestive well-being. Feel the difference by switching to a2 Milk™.

Note: a2 Milk™ contains lactose. Lactose is the sugar which is present in all milk, unless it is labeled ‘lactose free’. If you have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance by your doctor, a2 Milk™ will not resolve any digestion problems.

Visit www.a2milk.com.au to find out how a2 Milk™ has made such a difference to many families.

References

(1) Cow’s Milk (Dairy) Allergy n.d., accessed 9 November 2010,
http://www.allergy.org.au/aer/infobulletins/milk_allergy.htm

(2) Allergy and Intolerance n.d., accessed 9 November 2010,
http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumers/problems-with-food/allergy-and-intolerance/
*provides a detailed explanation of allergy versus intolerance responses and highlights that allergic or intolerance responses to milk may be common