Dr. Dixit noted that more than 65 percent of people in the world are lactose intolerant, and other milk proteins like whey and casein can cause allergic responses. So allergies and intolerance could be at the root of your discomfort.
"Dairy from cows or other mammals are not meant for humans. The cow's digestive system is completely different from humans and therefore our microbiome will respond in many different ways for different people," he said.
Eating dairy could also "significantly affect the growth and survival of good bacteria and allow bad bacteria to exponentially grow," he explained. After eating milk, many people can have bloating, diarrhoea, and brain fog so Dr. Dixit suggests avoiding animal-based foods, including dairy products, to see if your symptoms improve. Personally, when I gave up dairy, I immediately noticed my stomach felt better, and my bloating and constipation improved.
If you love cheese, ice cream, yoghurt, cream in your coffee, and butter, try swapping them for dairy-free alternatives to see how you feel.