Abstract
In an unfortunate document on the A1 / A2 milk problem, the European Community has endangered the futures of millions of its citizens, particularly infants. Its 100 + pages fail to apply the precautionary principle to a body of scientific evidence that shows that almost every EU citizen is potentially at risk from A1 milk produced by Holstein – Friesian cows. The document’s authors consider the available evidence insufficient to construct irrefutable scientific proof that the observed scientific connections between A1 milk consumption and incidence of various pathologies are, in fact, cause and effect relationships. Wrongly, they suggest that no legislation to protect EU citizens is needed.
The A1/A2 milk problem concerns connections between consumption of A1 milk, principally from Holstein Friesian cows, and the incidence of four serious pathologies in countries were it is sold: autism, Type 1 diabetes, heart disease and schizophrenia. Only those with leaky gut syndrome are at risk i.e. all infants, whose leaky gut enables them to absorb immuno-globulins from mother’s milk. Epidemiological evidence shows irrefutable correlations; no common causes are known to create them. But detailed mechanisms by which betacaso-morphin 7, the problem product from A1 milk, actually causes the pathologies is only known for Autism.
Scientists expect absolute proof before conceding that something must be true. In human situations, this criterion is absolutely inappropriate. When a danger is well enough defined preventive measures need to be taken. Millions of lives are at risk. The Indian government must not repeat the EU’s mistake. India’s levels of Autism, Type 1 Diabetes, CVD and Schizophrenia are already unacceptable. The precautionary principle should now be applied. India’s herds of Bos Indicus cows produce exclusively A2 milk which is safe for all. Production can be increased to required levels. Only A2 milk should be sold. |
