I thought I'd post this interesting article I came across:
https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-free-society-blog/gluten-gliadin-found-in-breast-milk/
I was wondering if gliadin passes into breast milk and it appears that it does. I had no idea. So this article is sort of presenting the question of gliadin passing through to grain-fed animals' milk. Here's an exerpt:
In this research study, high concentrations of gluten proteins were found in the milk of breast feeding women. The study demonstrated that even after being on a gluten restricted diet for 3 days, gluten proteins were still present in the breast milk. It was found that the gluten/gliadin proteins were not degraded but still intact. Additionally, immune complexes were found at high levels in the milk as well as the colostrum.Source:Scand J Gastroenterol. 1998 Nov;33(11):1186-92.Gluten Free Society?s Stance:This study brings to light a major concern in the gluten intolerant community. Dairy is promoted as a gluten free food. However; commercial farms feed cows primarily grains. If gluten proteins can pass through into human milk, should we be concerned about the same in animal milk?Is this one of the reasons that so many do well on a gluten free/casein free diet? Is this why so many people tolerate European dairy products vs. American dairy products? (Europeans typically produce their dairy from pasture raised animals). Is this why refractory celiac disease is present in such a large percentage of the diagnosed celiac population? Consider the maelstrom of detrimental reactions to gluten loaded dairy products in those with gluten sensitivity.
I'm thinking cows and other milk animals are eating mostly corn & soy but I've also read about them chowing down on "waste" products from random food manufacturers (candy bars, for example... poor cows!) so there's that source of contamination.
Anyway, the wheels are turning in my head now because I'm trying to figure out why DD is breaking out in eczema splotches after a summer of beautifully clear skin - at long last! The only change in her diet has been through school. She's now eating stuff like crackers and pretzels 3x/wk where we had been mostly grain-free since February.
And a vent for your entertainment: why the heck can't people feed kids something besides crackers??!!? Seriously, you would think it's the only toddler snack food that exists on this green earth.
Re: Gluten in Human Milk (an potentially other animal milk)