While such as calcium and vitamin D may fill the nutrient void that individuals who have a milk allergy may face, a new study has found a way for individuals who are allergic to the drink to enjoy it.

According to findings that were presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, when researchers placed a small amount of milk protein under the tongues of children who were allergic to the beverage, they were able to tolerate it.

The method is known as sublingual immune therapy (SLIT), and involves giving increased doses of food to individuals who are allergic as a means of teaching their body to tolerate it without triggering an allergic reaction.

The scientists said they believe that this method could help treat children, even if it only makes a small difference in their tolerance levels.

“We are very excited to see that both approaches (SLIT and supplements) can achieve significant improvement in children with milk allergies, but we continue to see slightly better tolerance in children on oral immunotherapy,” says lead investigator Dr. Robert Wood. “Nonetheless, SLIT emerges as a new, if slightly less powerful, weapon in our arsenal.”