How can you tell if you have lactose intolerance?

The best way to tell is to talk to a physician. However, a simpler way is to avoid eating milk products for a several days and then eat something very milky. I didn't think I had a problem, but had avoided milk for my boyfriend's sake. Then one day I had a bowl of ice cream, and was in agony.

It doesn't always have to rule your life. Sometimes I can tolerate small amounts, and if you're careful you can to. With the help of enzyme aids like Lactaid, you can enjoy milky treats every once in a while.

You do not, in fact, have to avoid dairy products entirely to see your symptoms decrease, or even disappear! With a few small alterations in lifestyle that will soon become habit, there's much you can do to control the upset lactose intolerance causes. keep reading →

Lactose intolerance (or hypolactasia) is the condition in which lactase, an enzyme needed for proper metabolization of lactose (a sugar that is a constituent of milk and other dairy products), is not produced... keep reading →