Diarrhoea and lactose intolerance
What is acute diarrhoea? Acute diarrhoea is the sudden emission for less than 7 days of stools that are too frequent (more than 3 times a day), too abundant and of abnormal consistency (liquid or very soft stools). It is a frequent reason for consultation at the medical emergency departments, present in all of the...
Interview with Julie Delorme, nutritionist and expert in digestive disorders
At Lactolérance, your digestive well-being is a priority! We make it a point of honour to give you all our advice and tips on how to live better with lactose intolerance on a daily basis. To do this, we regularly call on recognised experts in the fields of nutrition...
How to use Lactolérance
When and how to take Lactolerance? Lactolerance 4500 and 9000 are taken just before a food containing lactose, with no waiting period, they work for 45 minutes to 1 hour. They are effective immediately, from the first use. Lactolerance 1Day: 1 capsule daily. One capsule for how much lactose...
The symptoms of lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a deficiency of lactase, the digestive enzyme that breaks down lactose into digestible sugars. A person with lactose intolerance who consumes lactose will only be able to digest it partially, if at all. This incomplete digestion causes fermentation in the digestive tract and can lead to the symptoms...
Lactose intolerance screening centres
Lactose intolerance test: where to get tested? Here is the list (not exhaustive) of health professionals and centres that carry out lactose intolerance tests. If a centre or health professional concerned with lactose intolerance is not listed on this page, please click...
Heartburn and lactose intolerance
Heartburn is a painful sensation in the epigastrium due to the hypersecretion of acidic gastric juices. Gastric acidity is harmful to the walls of the stomach and oesophagus (the digestive tract that connects the stomach to the oral cavity), and this pain can last from a few minutes to a few hours.
Lactose-free foods: Striking a balance with complete peace of mind
Find out how to navigate the world of lactose-free foods with Lactolérance. If you are one of the millions of French people suffering from lactose intolerance, this article offers you a guide to a balanced, worry-free diet... The challenges of lactose intolerance in everyday life Meals...
Food supplement for lactose intolerance
Lactolerance® is a food supplement based on the enzyme lactase. It improves the digestion of lactose in people who have difficulty digesting it. It prevents the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Presented in a metal box of 36, 45 or 144 small easy-to-swallow capsules. Lactolerance 4500 helps to digest lactose...
Stomach ache and lactose intolerance
Abdominal pain (or stomach ache) can be one of the symptoms of lactose intolerance. This symptom is a very frequent reason for medical consultation in both sexes and in all age groups. Stomach ache can be isolated or associated with the different symptoms of lactose intolerance.
Lactose-free aperitif
Aperitif with or without lactose? The aperitif is often a time when we limit ourselves to the strict minimum to avoid getting sick and we sometimes spoil the party. Here are our tips to avoid the pitfalls and stop being an outcast. We have classified...
Lactolerance, which supplement should you choose?
You now know all about lactose intolerance and want to take the plunge into lactase supplementation, but which supplement should you choose? Don't panic! At Lactolerance, we have formulated 3 digestive allies to help you deal with every situation: Lactolerance 4500,...
What is lactose intolerance?
What is lactose? Lactose is the sugar (or carbohydrate) in milk. It is a complex sugar (disaccharide), which is only digestible if it is converted into simple sugars (glucose + galactose). This transformation is carried out by the enzyme lactase (in the small intestine) and makes the lactose (broken down into lactic acid) available to the body.
Lactose content of dairy products
How much lactose does this food contain? That's a question that's on your mind! In this article, find a table of the main dairy products or those containing milk: you'll discover its lactose content. Are you fed up of reading labels to...
Consuming lactose-free milk
Lactose-free milk allows people with lactose intolerance to maintain a healthy diet without depriving themselves of the flavours of milk. Some dairy groups produce a lactose-free milk that has a slightly milder taste, but is very similar to milk with milk. To be precise, lactose-free milk is...
Lack of lactase enzyme: what impact will this have on your digestion?
Lactose, the sugar present in milk and milk derivatives, requires an enzyme called lactase to be properly digested. However, some people have a lactase deficiency, leading to lactose intolerance. In this article, we will explore the digestive consequences of this deficiency, the associated symptoms and the...
Lactose intolerance test: blood test
Measuring blood glucose levels can be used in cases of lactose intolerance. This syndrome is defined as the inability of intestinal cells to break down lactose (milk sugar) into simple sugars (glucose and galactose) due to a lactase deficiency. The lactose intolerance test consists of measuring the level of glucose...
What is the purpose of lactose in charcuterie?
Lactose in charcuterie... but what for!? 🤔 We're often surprised to find lactose in charcuterie... or even frankly annoyed to discover it after the fact - when the digestive problems have already started. Whether you find milk in a pastry, biscuit, sauce, ice cream,...
Treatments for lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is not a disease, but it is irreversible, so there is no cure. So don't panic! Lactolerance's mission is to help you identify this widespread intolerance and to make your daily digestive comfort easier, thanks to our supplements...
Bloating and lactose intolerance
You may be one of those people who do not digest milk and its derivatives (intestinal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, ...) because of lactose intolerance, like 40 % of the French. This poses problems in your daily life, as most of the products you eat are lactose intolerant.
The enzyme lactase and lactose intolerance
What is lactase? Lactase or "lactase-phloridzin hydrolase" is an enzyme that belongs to the family of Beta galactosidases: it is a group of enzymes whose main function is to break down complex sugars into simple sugars. Lactase is composed of more than 1900 amino acids and is excreted by the liver.
Lactose intolerance test: the genetic test
The genetic test (DNA test) for lactose intolerance is a biological test that looks for the genotype of a person with suspected lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is the inability of the intestinal cells to break down lactose (milk sugar) into simple sugars (glucose and galactose)...
Lactose
What is lactose? Lactose is the sugar in milk, whether it is breast milk or animal milk (cow's milk, goat's milk, sheep's milk, etc.). Lactose is formed from the combination of 2 "simple" sugars (glucose and galactose). Lactose cannot be assimilated directly...
Breath Hydrogen Test: Breathing test for lactose intolerance
The Breath Hydrogen Test (BHT) is a test to assess the intestinal digestion of lactose (milk sugar) and to detect lactose intolerance, a syndrome defined by the inability of the intestinal cells to break down lactose into simple sugars (glucose and galactose) due to the presence of lactose.
Gas and lactose intolerance
The presence of gas in the digestive tract has two origins: gases (nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide) from the air swallowed during swallowing and gases (hydrogen and methane) produced by the intestinal flora during digestion. This gas production is a major factor in the...
Lactose intolerance test
On a day-to-day basis, lactose intolerance can cause a whole host of problems: stomach upsets, bloating and diarrhoea. There are almost 5 million people in France who suffer from these symptoms whenever they consume lactose products. The link between symptoms and...
Lactose-free ice cream?
Did you know? Ice cream is France's favourite summer dessert. In France, we consume an average of 6 litres per person per year. Is there lactose in ice cream? It depends... To be precise, "ice cream" is not "ice cream"...
Testimony of Isabelle, lactose intolerant
"Here's what makes life easier: take one capsule of Lactolérance 1 Day every day, and you're fine!"💊 Isabelle, January 2020 "My encounter with Lactolérance..." My name is Isabelle and I'm lactose intolerant (diagnosed by the team of dieticians at the Montpellier Cancer Institute)...
Misfits
Lactose intolerance saves your life among superheroes! Lactose intolerance versus lactokinesis: a means of survival in superheroes against "the shittiest power ever"... In Misfits, a British TV series from 2009, lactose intolerance ends up being a life-saving condition.
The Heart has its Reasons
"Damn my lactose allergy and its disastrous effects on the ozone layer!" About the inconvenience of lactose intolerance when you find yourself buried alive and trying to get out of it by pushing the coffin lid with all your might... Cult series, The Heart Has Its Reasons* does not...
The Big Bang Theory
TV series are fond of funny allusions to lactose intolerance, an inexhaustible source of situational comedy, in everyday scenes - and embarrassing ones at that. Leonard Hofstadter (played by Johnny Galecki), the hypochondriac character in the American sitcom The Big Bang Theory, created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady...
Testimony of Katia, whose daughter Juliette is lactose intolerant
"Magical! Fabulous! Seeing the stars in my daughter's eyes when we bought her an ice cream on a walk, I'll remember that for a long time". Juliette, aged 7, is lactose intolerant, and was only diagnosed at the age of 5. We've learnt to cook differently, but...
Lactose-free rice pudding
Rice pudding is the ultimate childhood dessert! But there's a world of difference between industrial rice pudding, canteen rice pudding and homemade rice pudding! Here's a lactose-free recipe that's easy enough to make at home, and...
4 symptoms and 5 tests for lactose intolerance: understanding, identifying and managing it
Introduction Lactose intolerance is a common digestive disorder affecting 75% of the world's population. Symptoms of this condition, which results from a deficiency in lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose, include bloating, diarrhoea, flatulence and other digestive discomforts. In this in-depth article,...
Lactose-free gratin dauphinois
Gratin dauphinois is a great classic of French gastronomy. It can be eaten as a side dish (with grilled meats in summer, for example) or as a main course with a salad. Gratin dauphinois can also be made lactose-free! The secret to a melting gratin dauphinois...
Testimony of Philippe, lactose intolerant
"Lactolérance 4500, a little box that has revolutionised my life" Before a friend told me about Lactolérance, I think I can say that my life was very "uncomfortable". For twenty years, I had been following a strict lactose-free diet that was extremely restrictive...
Testimony of Valerie, lactose intolerant
"Lactolerance 9000: when I took my first capsule and saw that it worked, I cried!" I'm totally lactose intolerant, even a trace of butter on a knife can make me sick... 🤮 So my life was terrible: I was always...
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