topic Re: Lactose Intolerance in Wellness

Lactose Intolerance

pprmntstx — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:09:40 GMT

If you are lactose intolerant, what helps you?

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DottieBlue — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:18:36 GMT

Being close to a bathroom....

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Kachina624 — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:22:39 GMT

@pprmntstx Can you drink something like almond milk? It has been my preference over dairy ever since I first tried it several years ago

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LonestarBabs — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:45:09 GMT

My mother is lactose intolerant -- not severely, as she can handle cheese and cottage cheese (lowfat/nonfat) just fine. It's milk that's the main problem. So, we tried Fairlife milk and it's been great! Allows her to eat cereal, have some berries, etc. with no ill effects.

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pprmntstx — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 03:26:00 GMT

@LonestarBabs @Kachina624 I haven't tried either, but I will. Thank you both so much!

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Foxxee — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 04:10:45 GMT

Do not eat milk products or...

Look for lactose free products. Lactaid milk is readily available in grocery stores. Many grocery chains make their own brand.

Sometimes, aged cheese works, as does yogurt. Some can eat cottage cheese, others not. I have seen lactose free ice cream.

There are over the counter tablets that are taken before eating milk products. They work on some people, others not so much.

Lactose is used as a filler in many medications. Usually, the amount is so small, it doesn't cause a problem. It's also used in prepared foods.

Other than the above, there is nothing available that I know of for lactose intolerance.

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pprmntstx — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 04:27:56 GMT

@Foxxee Thank you. I will look for lactose free products.

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Pook — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:11:16 GMT

@pprmntstx Taking 2 chewable Nature's Bounty tablets a day and a few more after I eat ice cream.

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JackieHN — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:37:23 GMT

I am lactose intolerant and so is my GI Dr. He said take two lactaids before meals. It does work. I've been doing it for years.

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Anonymous032819 — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:55:09 GMT

Try goat milk.

People who can't handle regular cow's milk, generally can digest goat's milk with no problems.

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Laura14 — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:04:39 GMT

I second the almond milk. They now make almond milk yogurt and cream cheese too etc.

There is a brand called Kite Hill which I can sometimes find in my local supermarkets. I think it tastes pretty much the same as regular dairy products.

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wagirl — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:15:31 GMT

My DD is lactose intolerent--no dairy for her. we drink Blue Diamond unsweeten original almond milk which, IMO, is the very best tasting. Some store brands are ok. I like BlueD because it isn't thick like some of the others. Also cook/bake with it and you can't tell a difference. I use soy milk to make her yogurt too. found one cheese she likes--called Chao--its a white sliced cheese that she likes. also a brand called Tofutti that has a pretty good cream cheese. And I buy a margerine with no dairy like I Can't believe It's not Butter for her too. Some of these things ar a little pricier of course. Also nutritional yeast is good in place of parm cheese.

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BLH — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:32:04 GMT

Lactaid milk, lactaid cheese, lactaid ice cream

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ginirn — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:54:53 GMT

Fortunately I can tolerate yogurt> I use Fairlife milk and do purchase some lactose free food products. Also take lactase tablets when eating foods with milk or cream > costco has very good ones.Each tablet is equal to three of other brands.

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feline groovy — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:57:16 GMT

Taking a daily supplement - either lactose support, dairy digest, lactase enzyme, or digestive enzymes.

All are available at Amazon, plus they also have fast-acting lactose intolerance products including the one made by Lactaid.

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pprmntstx — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:08:54 GMT

Thank you all for your suggestions.

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birdQ13 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:33:32 GMT

My husband recently lactose-intolerant. A new challenge. One surprise- the Align probiotic he was taking has milk in the ingredients so GI dr. recommended Floristor. Not cheap.

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Slainte — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:36:41 GMT

I find I can tolerate GoodBelly lactose free yoghurt, all the Lactaid products - cottage cheese, ice cream, sour cream and milk, and Green Valley lactose free cream cheese and yoghurt, greenvalleylactosefree.com. I usually drink Califia Farms Oatmilk. I am glad there are so many more lactose free products available than there used to be.

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Snoopp — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:19:38 GMT

A2 milk 🥛 is good.

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hondagirl — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:44:31 GMT

I am lactose and I found through a friend to take "Digestive Advantage" Lactose Defense Formula. It's sold over the counter but I am on a auto-delivery from Amazon so I am never without it. I take one in the morning (every day) and as needed another one if I eat some dairy (pizza etc.) It does help alot but if I over do-it during the day with too many foods I will get the cramps/etc. I found Borden's has Lactose Free slices of American Cheese by chance and now I can have a grilled cheese now and then,, I first found it in Shop-rite and tten again in Wiese food store... Not every supermarket carries it and so I bought several packages so now I am set for a lunch or cheese/crackers... Not much else seems to help - I have been sick with it many times but once it passes takes time to feel better again ao I just give up what causes problems.