LACTAID
®
products
are enriched with lactase for people who are lactose-intolerant or have minor discomfort after eating dairy. Our supplements can be taken with regular dairy to make them easier to digest. Try LACTAID
®
to see if it's right for you.
Is lactose intolerance the same as dairy intolerance?
Is it an allergy?
Lactose intolerance is not the same as a milk or dairy allergy
. Food allergies are caused by your immune system reacting to a certain type of food. This causes symptoms such as a rash, wheezing and itching.
Is lactose free milk OK for dairy allergy?
Lactose-free milk is made by adding lactase to regular milk, breaking down lactose into simple sugars that are easier to digest. Though it's slightly sweeter, it can be a good alternative for people with lactose intolerance. Still,
it's unsuitable for people with dairy allergy
or those avoiding dairy for other reasons.
What's the best dairy free milk?
- Soy Milk. Soy milk is made with either soybeans or soy protein isolate, and often contains thickeners and vegetable oils to improve taste and consistency. …
- Almond Milk. …
- Coconut Milk. …
- Oat Milk. …
- Rice Milk. …
- Cashew Milk. …
- Macadamia Milk. …
- Hemp Milk.
What is the difference between lactose-free and dairy free?
The main difference is that
lactose-free products are made from real dairy
, while dairy-free products contain no dairy at all. … For example: Lactose-free products include LACTAID
®
milk and LACTAID
®
ice cream. Dairy-free products include soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk.
Why am I suddenly lactose intolerant?
It's possible to become lactose intolerant all of a sudden if another medical condition—such as gastroenteritis—or prolonged abstinence from dairy triggers the body. It
is normal to lose tolerance for lactose as you age
.
How do you know if you are sensitive to dairy?
Lactose intolerance is very common, affecting up to 70% of people worldwide. The most common symptoms include
stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea and vomiting
. There have been reports of other symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue and eczema, but these are rarer and not well established.
Can lactose-free milk still cause problems?
Still a Dairy Product
For those with a dairy allergy, consuming lactose-free milk
may cause an allergic reaction
, resulting in symptoms like digestive distress, hives and vomiting. Additionally, because it's produced from cow's milk, it is unsuitable for those following a vegan diet.
What is the healthiest non dairy milk?
- Hemp milk. Hemp milk is made from ground, soaked hemp seeds, which do not contain the psychoactive component of the Cannabis sativa plant. …
- Oat milk. …
- Almond milk. …
- Coconut milk. …
- Cow's milk. …
- A2 milk. …
- Soy milk.
How can I go dairy free?
- Milks. Soy, rice, almond, coconut, and even hemp seed milks are available at all natural food stores and most supermarkets. …
- Yogurt. Silk's Peach & Mango soy yogurt delivers exceptional flavor and smoothness. …
- Cheese. …
- Butter. …
- Ice Cream. …
- Cream Cheese. …
- Sour Cream. …
- Mayonnaise.
What cheeses are non dairy?
- Miyoko's Smoked English Farmhouse. This cashew-based cheese was made for the cheese plate. …
- Loca Queso. …
- Treeline Cream Cheese. …
- Parmela Shreds. …
- Miyoko's Mozzarella. …
- Jule's Vegan Brie. …
- Follow Your Heart Slices. …
- Kite Hill Ricotta.
What is a good milk substitute for lactose intolerance?
- Soy milk. Let's start with the most common substitute. …
- Rice milk. Rice milk tends to be sweeter than other lactose-free milks, with a thin and watery consistency. …
- Almond milk. …
- Coconut-based milk. …
- Cashew milk. …
- Hazelnut milk. …
- Hemp milk. …
- Oat milk.
How do I know if I am dairy free?
The first place you can determine whether a food is dairy-free is
on the product's ingredient label
. Food labels are required to note all the ingredients included in a product during manufacturing. In general, where food labels are concerned, short is good.
What yogurt has no dairy?
- Anita's. Anita's Plain Coconut Yogurt. …
- Good Karma. Good Karma Dairy-Free Yogurt. …
- Stonyfield. Stonyfield O'Soy Organic Soy Vanilla Yogurt. …
- Kite Hill. Kite Hill Peach Almond Milk Yogurt. …
- Forager Project. Forager Project Vanilla Bean Cashewgurt. …
- Lavva. …
- Silk. …
- So Delicious.
What happens if you're lactose intolerant and you keep eating dairy?
People with lactose intolerance are unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk. As a result, they have
diarrhea, gas and bloating
after eating or drinking dairy products. The condition, which is also called lactose malabsorption, is usually harmless, but its symptoms can be uncomfortable.
How do you fix lactose intolerance?
- Limit milk and other dairy products.
- Include small servings of dairy products in your regular meals.
- Eat and drink lactose-reduced ice cream and milk.
- Add a liquid or powder lactase enzyme to milk to break down the lactose.
