Expert-Recommended Natural Ways To Treat Lactose Intolerance

Introduction

Lactose intolerance is a condition where you are unable to digest lactose, which is the primary sugar present in milk and other dairy products. This can lead to bloating, gas and diarrhea. In some cases, it may even cause stomach pain or vomiting.

What is lactose?

Lactose is the sugar found in milk and other dairy products. It’s a disaccharide, which means that it consists of two sugar molecules: glucose and galactose. The lactose molecule has an important function in your body, as it helps to digest protein.

Lactose intolerance occurs when your body can't break down this (normal) food source properly due to an enzyme deficiency or some other issue with its digestive system.

Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

• Diarrhea: If you experience diarrhea after consuming dairy products, it is likely due to lactose intolerance.

• Bloating: This symptom is also common in people who suffer from lactose intolerance.

• Gas and stomach cramps: These are other common symptoms for those with lactose intolerance.

• Abdominal pain and bloating: Both of these symptoms can occur as well when someone has a sensitivity to dairy products or foods containing them (such as yogurt).

What Causes Lactose Intolerance?

Lactose intolerance is a condition in which the body lacks the enzyme lactase. This means that when you eat dairy, your body can't break down the lactose into its component parts (lactose and glucose). The result? You have trouble digesting dairy products and may experience symptoms like gas, bloating, diarrhea and cramping. Some people with lactose intolerance may only experience symptoms when they consume large amounts of lactose-containing foods or if they take medications such as antibiotics or antacids with milk sugars in them. Other factors that contribute to developing this problem include having an underlying disease such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease; being born before 37 weeks gestation; certain ethnicities, including Hispanic Americans who drink cow's milk regularly due to cultural preference; taking certain medications such as steroids for medical reasons but also those who eat too much dairy overall (including those diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis due to its link between increased levels of antibodies against thyroglobulin present within the digestive tract).

Which Foods To Avoid With Lactose Intolerance?

• Dairy products: including milk, cheese, and butter

• Yogurt: avoid this if you have lactose intolerance.

• Ice cream: even though it’s nice to indulge once in a while, you may want to pass on this one if your body is reacting negatively to dairy products.

• Milk: if you haven't read our article on the top 10 foods that cause stomach issues with lactose intolerance before, we recommend checking it out!

Long-Term Effects of Lactose Intolerance

Long-term effects of lactose intolerance

The long-term consequences of intolerance are numerous and can affect the body in many different ways. Some of these include:

• Lactose intolerance can lead to other health issues, such as reduced bone density, weight gain, and acid reflux (heartburn).

• Kidney stones may develop if you don't eat enough dairy products. It's recommended that people with lactose intolerance avoid eating more than a cup each day because this can increase their risk of developing kidney stones.

• It also affects your immune system because it interferes with how well your body processes B cells and T cells which play an important role in fighting off infections and disease development.

Natural Remedies for Lactose Intolerance

• Avoid dairy products and eat lactose-free foods. If you have lactose intolerance, it's best to avoid all dairy products except for yogurt and kefir made from milk that has been fermented with probiotics.

• Take lactase supplements. If you are unable to digest lactose in any form, taking a supplement may help relieve your symptoms of bloating, gas and diarrhea on occasion by breaking down the enzyme needed for the digestion of lactose into smaller pieces which can then be absorbed through your digestive system without causing any discomfort or issues within your body's function as normal. Eat yogurt with active cultures—these contain live bacterial cultures, which aid digestion by converting sugars into energy usable by cells instead of being stored as fat. Eat soy milk instead of cow milk because soy contains fewer calories per serving size than cow’s milk (1 cup vs 2 cups), making it an ideal option if you're trying out these natural remedies for yourself but still want something sweet throughout your day!

Other natural remedies include ginseng extract and ginkgo extracts that help reduce the allergic reactions caused due to consumption of dairy products.

Other natural remedies include ginseng extract and ginkgo extracts that help reduce the allergic reactions caused due to consumption of dairy products. The following are some other

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