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Cow’s Milk for Infants? – A Study
In recent years, research on infant nutrition has increasingly focused on dietary habits in the early stages of life. Interesting observations have emerged suggesting that the introduction of cow’s milk in the early stages of an infant’s life may potentially provide protection against the development of milk protein allergies. Researchers considered numerous factors during the studies, and the results surprised them. Milk allergy and lactose intolerance are different issues that are often confused. Lactose intolerance arises from a deficiency of the enzyme lactase, which converts lactose into glucose and galactose. When the body cannot produce this enzyme, it leads to lactose intolerance, resulting in digestive problems. In contrast, milk allergy…