Lactose Intolerance

• Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder where the digestive tract is unable to digest lactose, a sugar commonly found in most milk and dairy products. This is due to the body producing low levels of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for breaking down lactose. It can cause unpleasant and uncomfortable symptoms, such as bloating and diarrhoea.
• The most effective way to prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance is to reduce the amount of dairy products in the diet or remove them entirely.
• There are many lactose free alternatives to dairy products produced nowadays, though options can be limited for people who have allergies to substances common in dairy alternatives, such as soy or nuts.