A2 milk is allergenic

Smith, William B; Thompson, Deryn; Kummerow, Margaret; Quinn, Patrick; Gold, Michael S

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb06452.x

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To the Editor: Recent media reports have claimed numerous health benefits for A2 milk1,2 (eg, “new wave milk”, “wonder milk”). It is becoming more widely available, particularly in health food shops, and is advertised on Queensland television. We believe it is important to offer clear information about this product and cows’ milk allergy.

Correspondence:

1. Today Tonight [television broadcast]. Channel 7. Episodes broadcast on 31 Mar 2003, 1 Apr 2003, 21 Jul 2003, 15 Sep 2003, 9 Feb 2004. Transcripts available at: http://seven.com.au/todaytonight (search for “A2”) (accessed Jul 2004).
2. Autism, milk link research hidden. The Australian 2002; Nov 13: 1.
3. McLachlan CN. beta-casein A1, ischaemic heart disease mortality, and other illnesses. Med Hypotheses 2001; 56: 262–272.
4. Laugesen M, Elliott R. Ischaemic heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, and cow milk A1 beta-casein. N Z Med J 2003; 116: U295.
5. A2 Corporation. About A2 milk. Available at: www.a2corporation.com (accessed Aug 2004).
6. Collins S. Milking the health advantages of A2. The New Zealand Herald 2003; 7 Apr. Available at: www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=3351045 (accessed Aug 2004).

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