Lactose Intolerant
What does it mean to be Lactose Intolerant?
The inability of adults and children to digest lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in milk.
What are symptoms?
- Bloating
- Pain and/or cramping in the lower stomach
- Gas
- Diarrhea
- Throwing Up
What foods shouldn't you eat?
- Milk
- Ice Cream
- Cheese
- Bread
- Baked Goods
- Cereals
- Salad Dressings
- Candies
- Also present in 20% of medications, like birth control pills
What foods are beneficial?
- Soy Milk
- Almond Milk
- Some Yogurts
- Fermented Cheese
- Sherbet instead of Ice cream
- Fish
Long Term effects of being Lactose Intolerant
- Calcium deficiency
- Osteoporosis
- Vitamin D deficiency
Will it ever go away?
Being lactose intolerant is usually for like, but can occasionally go away for children.
Treatments?
Self-care
- avoid lactose
Medications
- dietary supplement