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A suspected allergy or intolerance requires medical diagnosis by an expert professional and appropriate management in order to avoid unnecessary changes to the diet. The nutrients in milk and dairy contribute to the normal functioning of many processes in our bodies:
• Cognitive function • Thyroid function • Growth in children • Normal skin • Bone development • Healthy teeth • Muscle function • Nervous system function • Muscle function • Blood pressure • Energy metabolism • Reduction of fatigue • Red blood cell formation • Immune system function
Iodine Phosphorus
• Bone development • Healthy teeth • Energy metabolism
Calcium Protein Potassium Vitamin B2 Vitamin B12
Vitamin B5
Source: EU Register of Nutrition and Health Claims made on foods.
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• Muscle growth • Bone development
The Irish Food & Allergy Network ifan.ie The Irish Food & Allergy Network
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• Energy metabolism • Reduction of fatigue • Nervous system function • Normal skin • Normal vision
• Energy metabolism • Reduction of fatigue • Mental performance
Did you know? The genetic trait that enables people to digest lactose, known as lactase persistence, is recognised as an ‘evolutionary advantage’ that arose in populations that farmed dairy animals. This is due to the nutritional benefit provided by the wide range of vitamins and minerals in dairy foods.
Also, Irish dairy has one of the lowest carbon footprints globally.
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