Addictive Effects of Casein (Casomorphine)

Hey docs!

A friend of mine pointed out to me, that there might be an addictive effect of cheese due to casein being converted to casomorphine.

I did some Google Scholar research, but couldn’t find anything solid.

BS or truth? What’s your take on it?

B-casomorphine is a peptide in cow’s milk, but this is broken down into its constituent amino acids during digestion and does not have any unique activity in humans with respect to addiction - assuming he’s insinuating there are opiod like properties…which there aren’t.

Food addiction is fairly complex, but no evidence exists for dairy products like milk or casein protein to be addictive.

Thanks, Jordan!

no evidence exists for dairy products like milk or casein protein to be addictive.

I don’t know Jordan. I pawned a stereo for some poly-o last week.

Shhh, Big Dairy is watching!