Lactose Intolerance

Baby’s excessive crying could be due to transient lactose intolerance, often caused by an immature digestive system. Reducing the levels of lactose in baby’s feeds has been clinically proven to reduce the symptoms of colic associated with lactose intolerance. What is colic? Colic is a condition that occurs in young babies who show significant periods […]

Dairy Product Lactose content (gram / 100g product) Whey 39-75 Milk powder 36-52 Coffee creamer 35-55 Milk, condesed 10-16 Milk, low fat 4-5 Milk, whole fat (cow, goat, sheep) 4-5 Milk, chocolate 4 Cream, half and half 4 Cream, light 4 Cream, sour 4 Yoghurt, whole milk 4 Ice cream 3-8 Buttermilk 3-5 Cream, whipping

Understanding the difference As dairy allergies can be severe, it is very important to understand the difference between dairy allergies and lactose intolerance. A medical diagnosis and ongoing professional management is essential for a dairy allergy. Dairy allergies are an immune system response to cow’s milk proteins. Dairy allergies occur in only 4% of the

Affecting 68 percent of people around the world Primary lactose intolerance This is the most common type of lactose intolerance. It is estimated that primary lactose intolerance (or lactase malabsorption) affects 68% of the world’s adult population. Although primary lactose intolerance can affect people of all ages, it is more common amongst certain sectors of

Enjoying the benefits of dairy Managing lactose intolerance need not entail avoiding dairy foods altogether. With proper management, many people can continue to enjoy the health and taste benefits of dairy. An initial reaction to a diagnosis of lactose intolerance is often to consider avoiding dairy altogether. However this is not as easy as it

68 percent of the worlds population has lactose malabsorption Lactose intolerance is the most common food intolerance in Australia. It is caused by lactose malabsorption, which occurs when the body does not have enough lactase digestive enzymes to fully break down the lactose in dairy during digestion. Lactose Intolerance describes the symptoms that occur due