Lactose Intolerance
Understanding symptoms, causes, and ways to manage lactose intolerance effectively
Lactose intolerance occurs when the body struggles to digest lactose, the natural sugar in milk and dairy products, due to a deficiency in the lactase enzyme. This leads to discomfort such as bloating, cramps, and loose stools after consuming dairy.
💡 Tip: Instead of completely avoiding dairy, restrict intake and opt for low-lactose foods like cheese, yogurt, or lactose-free milk to prevent nutritional deficiencies. The best approach is to take a Food Intolerance Test to identify which dairy products are causing trouble, rather than avoiding the entire food group.
Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
Symptoms usually appear within 2 hours after consuming lactose-containing foods
Bloating and gas
Loose stools or diarrhea
Flatulence
Rumbling sounds (borborygmi)
Headache
Constipation
Muscle or joint pain
Fatigue, depression, anxiety, memory issues, mouth ulcers, or dizziness due to byproducts like acetone and acetaldehyde.
When to See a Gut Expert
Because lactose intolerance symptoms can resemble other gut conditions like IBS, medical consultation is important.
Constant tiredness, joint pain, or recurring headaches may indicate deeper intolerance issues.
If symptoms persist even after avoiding lactose, it’s time to consult a Gut Expert.
Bloating, cramps, or digestive unease can point to overlapping gut issues needing expert attention.
💊 Treatment & Management
The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms, improve lactose digestion, and prevent nutrient deficiencies from dairy restriction.
Treatment Strategies
Eliminate lactose for 2–4 weeks, then reintroduce small amounts to identify tolerance levels.
Take before consuming dairy to ease digestion and maintain nutritional balance.
Contain lactase-producing bacteria that support lactose breakdown and restore gut balance.
Sova's Probiotics & Lactase Enzyme
Take control of your dairy digestion with Sova's Dairy Digestive Supplement. Its a perfect blend of Lactase Enzyme for Instant Action & handpicked Probiotics strain to offer long term gut healing.
| Item | Unit | Qty/100 g | Qty/1.5 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Kcal | 184 | 2.76 |
| Fat | g | TBD | TBD |
| Carbohydrate | g | 92 | 1.38 |
| Total Sugar | g | TBD | TBD |
| Added Sugar | g | 0 | 0 |
| Protein | g | TBD | TBD |
| Sodium | mg | TBD | TBD |
| Lactase Enzyme | FCC/ALU | 600000 | 9000 |
| Lactobacillus plantarum | BN cfu | 33.335 | 0.5 |
| Bifidobacterium animalis | BN cfu | 33.335 | 0.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Take control of your digestion with science-backed probiotics and enzymes for lactose relief.
