Does goat's milk contain lactose?

Lactose" is the milk sugar that lactose intolerance (or "alactasia") prevents from being properly digested due to the low production of lactose. lactasethe enzyme responsible for converting lactose into simple, digestible sugars. Drinking cow's milk and consuming dairy products derived from it is particularly inadvisable for people with lactose intolerance, what about other animal milks, starting with goat's milk? 🐐

In this article, we'll help you to understand the link between goat's milk and lactose intolerance, so that you can better manage your alactasia on a day-to-day basis.

Can goat's milk be consumed if you are lactose intolerant? 🤔

Because cow's milk is the most popular and widespread of all animal-based milks, It is sometimes mistakenly thought to be richer in lactose than goat's milk or sheep's milk. There is also a false belief Many consumers believe that goat's milk contains less lactose than all other mammalian milks!

However, it is estimated that the lactose content of cow's and goat's milk is 48g per litre, compared with 46g for sheep's milk. In other words, these different animal milks contain almost the same amount of lactose. Lactose intolerance can lead to digestive problems, ranging from abdominal pain and bloating to flatulence and diarrhoea.

Are you lactose intolerant? Then we recommend that you ban goat's milk from your diet or consume it in moderation on a daily basis, depending on the severity of your intolerance. In the case of partial lactose intolerance, it is possible to consume up to 12g of lactose a day without suffering the undesirable effects of poor assimilation of this milk carbohydrate by the small intestine.

Do you experience digestive discomfort after drinking goat's milk or dairy products (yoghurts, cheeses, etc.) made with goat's milk?

Make an initial eviction test at homeThen go to the hospital or laboratory for a breath test or tolerance test to check whether or not you are lactose intolerant.

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What are the alternatives to goat's milk for people with lactose intolerance?

More and more low-lactose or lactose-free products are now available on the market, ideally replacing traditional dairy products in the diet of lactose-intolerant people. For example, goat's milk and other animal-based milks can be substituted for by plant-based alternatives Soya milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc. More economical, lactose-free milk is also an excellent choice for people with lactose intolerance used to drinking goat's milk or eating desserts made from animal milk.

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Vincent

Hello, I'm Vincent
Like you, I'm lactose intolerantI know exactly what you're going through and the difficulties you encounter on a daily basis. For over 10 years, I've been helping our customers to use our dietary supplements and giving advice and tips on how to improve their digestive comfort. I'm also a keen cook and gourmet, so you'll find my favourite recipes for a lactose-free diet in this blog.

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