Hello I know a little about being lactose intolerant, how about you?
Yes! I am lactose intolerant! That basically means that I can't digest lactose, which is a sugar found in milk products.
OH what happens if you do eat it?
Oh man, it's bad! I can experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, nausea and bloating. It's not pleasant!!
Wow, That sounds unpleasant, do people ever have to go to the hospital ?
Thank goodness, I haven't had to. I try really hard to avoid it. Lactose makes up around 2-8% of milk, but you can also buy special types of milk made for people who are lactose intolerant.
Yeah what kinds of milk do you drink instead?
I make sure to pick one that states it's lactose free. There is a powder I'd like to try called Lactagen, it's a powder that's mixed with water that you drink for 38 days. It's supposed to help!
Can you drink like almond milk or something?
Almond milk
Almond milk is a plant milk manufactured from almonds with a creamy texture and nutty flavor, although some types or brands are flavored in imitation of dairy milk. It does not contain cholesterol, saturated fat or lactose, and is often consumed by those who are lactose-intolerant and others, such as vegans who avoid dairy products. Commercial almond milk comes in sweetened, unsweetened, vanilla and chocolate flavors, and is usually fortified with micronutrients. It can also be made at home using a blender, almonds and
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a condition in which people have symptoms due to the decreased ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. Those affected vary in the amount of lactose they can tolerate before symptoms develop. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, gas, and nausea. These symptoms typically start thirty minutes to two hours after eating or drinking milk-based food. Severity typically depends on the amount a person eats or drinks. Lactose intolerance does not cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract.