Lactose intolerance and nutrition

[semag]

Quick question my roommate just brought up. If you're lactose intolerant, or moderately so, will you still get the nutrients from milk and dairy products?

 

[darkhorse]

Yes. Lactose intolerance comes from not breaking down the sugar in milk (lactose) correctly. The vitamins, minerals, etc are still there and will be absorbed. As far as I know they're not farted out.

If you're lactose intolerant do yourself a favor and get milk with lactose-digesting enzymes added (Lactaid is one name brand). It makes drinking milk a much more pleasant experience.

 

[Tiggis]

Well

You could also try ISOPure whey shakes, some people with LI can drink them without problems.

 

[enkai]

Goto GNC there is something called agree with dairy, basically it lets your body consume lactose based nutrients even tho you are lactose intolarent, it works wonders for people.