Cottage cheese

Cottage cheese intolerance involves the digestive system’s inability to properly process compounds in cottage cheese, resulting in discomfort and various symptoms. This is a non-immune response, unlike a cottage cheese allergy, which is an immune reaction to proteins in cottage cheese, potentially causing severe symptoms like hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis. Cottage cheese intolerance generally leads to milder, primarily digestive-focused symptoms and does not involve the immune system.

• Bloating and gas
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Indigestion

If you consistently experience digestive discomfort such as bloating, abdominal pain, or diarrhea after consuming cottage cheese or dairy products containing it, it may be wise to consider a test for cottage cheese intolerance. This is particularly important if these symptoms disrupt your daily activities or if the specific cause of your discomfort is unclear, as it could be indicative of other dietary sensitivities or health issues.