What Are The Consequences Of Ignoring A Milk Allergy? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

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Expert opinion from Ledyan Ledyan

Master’s degree Medicinal plants and functional food/Bachelor’s degree Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Indonesia

When milk allergies are allowed to persist, it can interfere with the digestive system. The gastrointestinal mucosa is the site of absorption of body nutrients, macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. When the gastrointestinal mucosa is damaged, the absorption of nutrients does not take place optimally. Damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa due to cow’s milk allergy causes macronutrients and micronutrients to not be digested properly. This in turn can interfere with the growth and development of children. Weight loss and stunting would be the result of this.

Expert opinion from Momoko Takada

Bachelor’s degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Japan

Ignoring food allergies, not just cow’s milk allergy, can cause serious symptoms like breathing difficulties. Long-term measures are required, so daily precautions such as consulting your family doctor and staying away from allergens are necessary.

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Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen

Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

This will depend on the severity of the milk allergy. For some, ignoring the allergy will just mean some wheezing and hives whereas for other this can be fatal as this can be life threatening.

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