What is the lactose<\/strong> ?<\/h2>\nLactose is the sugar in milk<\/strong>Lactose is found in all foods, whether 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 by the intestine. It's an enzyme, lactase<\/a>which is the only one capable of transforming compound sugar into simple sugars.<\/strong><\/p>\nSome people do not produce enough lactase in their intestine<\/strong>. Lactose is therefore incompletely or not at all digested, the lactose remains in the intestine where it tends to retain water and ferment. This results in intestinal pain, diarrhoea and bloating, which are typical symptoms of lactose intolerance.<\/p>\nBut milk and dairy products are so present in our diet, often in a hidden way, that it is sometimes difficult to make the link between such symptoms and milk consumption. It is also often used as a preservative, for example in cold cuts. Lactose is also present in 21% of medicines as an excipient<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWhat is lactose used for?<\/h2>\n
Lactose is a carbohydrate, so it has nutritional and energy benefits<\/strong> by providing calories to our body.<\/p>\nIn addition, lactose and other milk sugars are beneficial for\u00a0the growth of certain (good) bacteria<\/strong>\u00a0in the intestine. They are also involved in the fight against the ageing of certain immune functions.<\/p>\nWhy do people become lactose intolerant?<\/h2>\n
From childhood, many people naturally produce less lactase. For some, the reduction is sufficient: the undigested lactose rises lower in the intestine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
If the quantity ingested exceeds the digestion capacity, fermentation<\/strong> and water retention<\/strong> cause typical symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
An intolerance varies<\/strong> depending on origin, genetics and the amount of lactose consumed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n
What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?<\/h2>\n
After consuming foods containing lactose<\/a> such as dairy products, cold meats or certain prepared foods, you may experience the following common symptoms:<\/p>\n\n- Bloating<\/strong> gas caused by the fermentation of undigested lactose<\/li>\n
- Abdominal cramps<\/strong> digestive tension and contractions linked to the accumulation of fluid and air<\/li>\n
- Flatulence and gurgling<\/strong> : noises and gases produced by the intestinal microbiota<\/li>\n
- Diarrhoea or constipation<\/strong> Stool imbalance: retained water or slowed transit cause stool imbalance<\/li>\n
- Nausea, fatigue (rarer)<\/strong> : overall feeling of discomfort after lactose-rich meals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Not to be confused with allergy to cow's milk protein (ALPV)!<\/h2>\n
This is often misunderstood:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
Intolerance is a digestive problems<\/strong> due to an enzyme deficiency (a lack of lactase)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Allergies involve the immune system, with symptoms of potentially serious (breathing difficulties, skin reactions).<\/strong><\/span>
It is therefore necessary to clarify<\/strong> this point to the public<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\ud83d\udc49 Click here to find out more\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nOur practical advice on managing lactose<\/h2>\n\n- \n
Identifying hidden sources<\/strong> cold meats, sauces, medicines... lactose is hiding everywhere!\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Testing your personal threshold<\/strong> lactose tolerance<\/strong> Note portions and reactions. \ud83d\udc49\u00a0 Do you need help? Try our diagnostic!\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Use a lactase supplement<\/strong> lactose: taken at the start of a meal, it helps to digest lactose. It's the speciality of LACTOLERANCE! \ud83d\udc49 Click here to discover our supplements!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Some people do not produce enough lactase in their intestine<\/strong>. Lactose is therefore incompletely or not at all digested, the lactose remains in the intestine where it tends to retain water and ferment. This results in intestinal pain, diarrhoea and bloating, which are typical symptoms of lactose intolerance.<\/p>\n But milk and dairy products are so present in our diet, often in a hidden way, that it is sometimes difficult to make the link between such symptoms and milk consumption. It is also often used as a preservative, for example in cold cuts. Lactose is also present in 21% of medicines as an excipient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Lactose is a carbohydrate, so it has nutritional and energy benefits<\/strong> by providing calories to our body.<\/p>\n In addition, lactose and other milk sugars are beneficial for\u00a0the growth of certain (good) bacteria<\/strong>\u00a0in the intestine. They are also involved in the fight against the ageing of certain immune functions.<\/p>\n From childhood, many people naturally produce less lactase. For some, the reduction is sufficient: the undigested lactose rises lower in the intestine.<\/span><\/p>\n If the quantity ingested exceeds the digestion capacity, fermentation<\/strong> and water retention<\/strong> cause typical symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n An intolerance varies<\/strong> depending on origin, genetics and the amount of lactose consumed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n After consuming foods containing lactose<\/a> such as dairy products, cold meats or certain prepared foods, you may experience the following common symptoms:<\/p>\n This is often misunderstood:<\/span><\/p>\n Intolerance is a digestive problems<\/strong> due to an enzyme deficiency (a lack of lactase)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Allergies involve the immune system, with symptoms of potentially serious (breathing difficulties, skin reactions).<\/strong><\/span> \ud83d\udc49 Click here to find out more\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Identifying hidden sources<\/strong> cold meats, sauces, medicines... lactose is hiding everywhere!\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Testing your personal threshold<\/strong> lactose tolerance<\/strong> Note portions and reactions. \ud83d\udc49\u00a0 Do you need help? Try our diagnostic!\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use a lactase supplement<\/strong> lactose: taken at the start of a meal, it helps to digest lactose. It's the speciality of LACTOLERANCE! \ud83d\udc49 Click here to discover our supplements!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\nWhat is lactose used for?<\/h2>\n
Why do people become lactose intolerant?<\/h2>\n
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What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?<\/h2>\n
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Not to be confused with allergy to cow's milk protein (ALPV)!<\/h2>\n
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It is therefore necessary to clarify<\/strong> this point to the public<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur practical advice on managing lactose<\/h2>\n
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