Most commonly, one experiences one or more of the following symptoms 15-20 minutes after consuming a meal or snack: bloating/distention, cramping, flatulence, diarrhea, and/or nauseousness.
Lactose can be found in almost all foods, but primarily dairy foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, veal, yogurt, ice cream, margarine, etc. Additionally, 20% of prescription drugs also contain lactose, like antibiotics and oral contraceptives for example, but it doesn't end there! 6% of over-the-counter medicines also contain some form of lactose.
Lactose intolerance is a dietary problem that occurs from a lack of the enzyme lactase, which is normally produced by cells located in the small intestine. When the production of this enzyme is low, the common sugar known as lactose cannot be broken down within the intestine, thus resulting in multiple unpleasant symptoms such as upset stomach, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence,...
Yes, DairyCare contains zero gluten, the protein that effects celiac patients. Celiac disease associates with lactose intolerance. A high prevalence of celiac disease was observed in patients with a positive H2-lactose breath test (diagnostic test for lactose intolerance) compared to healthy controls. In these subjects, lactase deficiency seems to be the only manifestation of Celiac Disease. We suggest serologic screening for celiac disease in all patients...
DairyCare is safe for children. We recommend one capsule per day for children 12 years old and younger. Â For children under six years of age, swallowing a capsule can be a problem, so we recommend opening one capsule and empty its contents into applesauce or pudding.
