Hello Mr. Jelínek,

I would like to ask about casein and its potential to trigger autoimmune disorders. I have an autoimmune thyroid disorder; do you think that, in my case, since I already have such a disorder, it would be best to completely eliminate casein?

Thank you for your response. Have a nice day.

Autoimmune disorders are a complex issue in practice, where it is essential to find the cause (trigger) when attempting to address them. The immune system can "go haywire" for a variety of reasons, and in recent years there has been increasing discussion about the leaky gut syndrome. In this condition, undigested (unsplit) protein molecules (very often including casein) enter the bloodstream and, in addition to common allergic reactions, can also contribute to the development of autoimmune disorders, including thyroid gland issues (Hashimoto's thyroiditis). It certainly does no harm to avoid sources of casein or replace them with alternatives (always monitor protein intake in the diet, which should not drop below 10-15% of total energy intake).

There are also studies suggesting a relationship between lactose's ability to reduce the absorption of medications used for thyroid function disorders, where removing dairy products from the diet results in much better responses of the body to the administered medication.

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