The symptoms of lactose intolerance can start within hours of consuming lactose and last as long as someone includes lactose in their diet. Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest and absorb ...

People develop lactose intolerance when their bodies don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase for the amount of dairy they consume, says Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, an assistant professor of ...

Lactose intolerance occurs when your body is unable to digest the sugar lactose, which is found in milk and milk products. This causes uncomfortable symptoms including gas, bloating, cramps and even ...

Lactose intolerance is different from milk or dairy allergy. With a dairy allergy, an immune reaction leads to swelling, breathing problems, and anaphylaxis. Lactose intolerance is an inability to ...

Are you one of those people who has an upset stomach right after having milk? Do you get bloated after consuming milk products? If that is the case, you’re not alone. Many people assume this is due to ...

“Many people with lactose intolerance can tolerate about 1 to 4 grams of lactose per serving, especially when eaten with ...

Shorewood native and current Pittsburgh resident Emily Niemuth grew up eating all the typical Wisconsin foods, from milk and cottage cheese to ice cream and sour cream. It wasn’t until she turned 20 ...

Suckling of infants is universal among mammals, which are after all named after the Latin mamma for teat. Early mammals, around 200 million years ago, presumably had a variety of milk-specific sugars.

Milk allergy can cause serious reactions like anaphylaxis and needs immediate treatment. Lactose intolerance happens because the body can't break down lactose, leading to digestive issues. To manage a ...

There are no specific recommendations for the amount of lactase to take if you are mildly lactose intolerant. The actual amount can depend on individual factors. What works for one person may not be ...