What are Lactase enzymes?
Lactase enzyme helps individuals that are lactose intolerant break down and digest lactose, which is a natural sugar found in milk. People that are lactose intolerant don’t have enough lactase enzymes to break down the lactose and may need supplements to help with this problem.
Several things can cause lactose intolerance; sometimes, excessive dairy consumption can hinder the production of lactase enzymes.
Lactase Enzyme may help improve
- Helps to prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance
- May promote lactase enzyme production
What are the Benefits?
1) Helps to prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance
Supplementing with Lactase enzyme can help individuals digest lactose and avoid the symptoms of lactose intolerance.
According to the UK National Health Service (NHS), Symptoms of lactose intolerance generally develop within a few hours of consuming food or drink containing lactose. They may include nausea, stomach cramps, stomach rumbling, bloating, diarrhoea and flatulence. (1)
2) May help lactase enzyme production
Getting enough lactase enzymes in your body can also promote the production of lactase.
Alternative methods
There are other ways to combat the symptoms of lactose intolerance; research indicates that kefir and probiotics might help. (2)
Lactase enzyme synergy, and works well with
- L-glutamine to improve digestion by increasing the blood flow to the stomach
- Acidophilus is a probiotic bacteria that could increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system
Some things to consider
Mayo Clinic suggests cutting dairy products out of your diet for a few days to see if your symptoms ease if you suspect that you have lactose intolerance. Let your doctor know if your symptoms improve on the days you don’t have dairy products. (3)
Resources
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lactose-intolerance/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12728216
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lactose-intolerance/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374238
