BCM-7 Science
Beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7) is an opioid peptide produced during the digestion of A1 beta-casein. By identifying and selecting sources that contain only A2 beta-casein we can produce products that are non-BCM7.
A1 produces an opioid called beta-casomorphin, or BCM-7, when it hits the small intestine. Some studies claim that it is BCM-7, not lactose, that affects digestion and produces symptoms similar to lactose intolerance, in some people. It is suggested that BCM-7 is the true cause of inflammation that leads to myriad health issues, ranging from eczema and indigestion to diabetes, schizophrenia, and autism.
Impact of Milk Derived β-Casomorphins on Physiological Functions and Trends in Research: A Review
Based on the A1/A2 hypothesis, milk can be classified into two types, i.e., A1 and A2 “like” depending on the presence of proline or histidine at the 67th position of the β-casein protein. This tiny difference in protein is postulated to produce a major effect in terms of BCM release.