Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

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There's a lot of scientific evidence, apparently, that these are significantly healthier for you than the milk. When you consume the fermented dairy product, I would argue this is a healthier version. It's also fermented. So in many cases, it will have live bacteria, which is actually to our gut benefit. You can take lactase supplements. They're highly effective. As you slowly increase the amount of lactose in your diet, your body will adjust and accommodate it. There was a 2020 study that found people get a benefit from probiotics.

Lactose is usually only discussed in the context of intolerance. This intolerance can make us feel bloated, gassy and uncomfortable. But from cow’s milk to yoghurt and even breast milk, lactose is everywhere! So, can it really be that bad for us?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, we’re joined by Dr Will B. to find out.

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Studies referenced in the episode:

Nature: How humans’ ability to digest milk evolved from famine and disease

PubMed Central (PMC)

Effects of Prebiotic and Probiotic Supplementation on Lactase Deficiency and Lactose Intolerance: A Systematic Review of Controlled Trials

PubMed Central (PMC)

Improving lactose digestion and symptoms of lactose intolerance with a novel galacto-oligosaccharide (RP-G28): a randomized, double-blind clinical trial

PubMed Central (PMC)

Impact of short-chain galactooligosaccharides on the gut microbiome of lactose-intolerant individuals

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lactose-intolerance