by Ron Kennedy, M.D., Santa Rosa, CA
Casein and whey are the two major proteins of human milk and most milk-based formulas. A person can be allergic to one or both. Casein is more allergenic than whey. Some (about 8% of) infants have a true allergy to the cow proteins found in milk-based formulas.
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The information in this article is not meant to be medical advice. Treatment for a medical condition should come at the recommendation of your personal physician.