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ALactose is a type of sugar found in milk products. Some people are unable to digest it properly, leading to unpleasant digestive symptoms after eating dairy. People with lactose intolerance experience digestive problems when they consume dairy, which can negatively affect their quality of life. These symptoms include bloating, diarrhea, and stomach pains. Several types of lactose intolerance exist, and they may be caused by different factors. However, all lactose intolerance is characterized by a deficiency in the enzyme lactase. Lactose is found in mother's milk, and almost everyone is born with the ability to digest it. However, you can develop lactose intolerance at any age, even well into adulthood.

You can be diagnosed as lactose intolerant in a few ways. Here are some:

• Hydrogen breath test-This test measures hydrogen in your breath after eating dairy.

• Stool acidity test-Often used for babies and infants, this test measures stool acid levels, which have a lower pH in cases of lactose intolerance.

• Lactose tolerance testThis test measures your blood sugar after lactose ingestion. If you have lactose intolerance, your blood sugar levels won’t be affected because your body can’t break down lactose.

• You can also do an elimination test by yourself if you think you have lactose intolerance. To do it, eliminate lactose completely from your diet for at least 2 weeks, (not even a splash of milk in your coffee!) then reintroduce dairy to see whether you experience any digestive symptoms.

People with lactose intolerance may need to reduce or eliminate their dairy intake, potentially depriving them of key nutrients like calcium. Dairy foods are excellent sources of calcium, but eating dairy isn’t critical for your health. You can follow a very healthy diet without dairy — as long as you eat other foods that are high in calcium. Some non-dairy sources would be calcium-fortified foods like bread, almond milk, or oat milk. Fish also contains calcium, specifically those with bones such as sardines, and salmon. You can also get a lot of calcium from eating veggies and greens such as kale and broccoli. If you don’t want to give up dairy, a few natural treatments may alleviate lactose intolerance. You can try taking Enzyme supplements that you can buy in your local health store. These enzymes may help your body digest lactose. Also, if you are lactose intolerant, exposing yourself to lactose regularly, may help your body adapt to it. Through regular lactose exposure, your gut microbiota may be able to produce enough lactase on its own to ease lactose intolerance symptoms. Consistency is key with this method, and high fat milk like whole milk may be the best choice because your body digests it more slowly, potentially giving your gut bacteria more time to digest the lactose. Try this with your doctor’s guidance and help, so that you do this correctly. Probiotics and prebiotics can be helpful here as well. Probiotics are microorganisms that provide health benefits, while prebiotics are types of fiber that function as food for these microorganisms, feeding the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Both probiotics and prebiotics have been shown to reduce symptoms of lactose intolerance. Some types of probiotics and prebiotics may be more effective than others. This may seem to be overwhelming, however, the kosher industry has come a very long way. We can almost live perfect satisfying lives without dairy. Dairy as a whole can be a controversial topic. Getting off dairy has helped a lot of people achieve many health goals and there may be a silver lining to this condition.

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