Lactase

Effective and well-proven for managing lactose intolerance symptoms when taken with dairy products. One of the best-supported digestive enzyme supplements.

A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.

Multiple well-designed trials confirm that exogenous lactase taken with dairy significantly reduces symptoms of lactose maldigestion including bloating, gas, diarrhea, and cramping. Efficacy depends on dose, timing, and individual severity of lactase deficiency.

• Reliably reduces lactose intolerance symptoms
• Allows dairy consumption without GI distress
• Very well-tolerated with no significant side effects

6000-9000 FCC lactase units taken with the first bite of dairy-containing food. May need to repeat with prolonged meals.

• Extremely well-tolerated
• Rare allergic reaction to fungal-derived enzyme

Does not treat underlying lactase deficiency. Must be taken with each dairy-containing meal. Ineffective if taken too early or too late relative to dairy consumption.

Only addresses lactose intolerance, not milk protein allergy. Dose needs vary by individual and amount of lactose consumed.

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