𝗟𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔵 Lactose is a sugar found in the milk of mammals. 🔵 It is broken down into simple sugars, Glucose & Galactose, by a digestive enzyme called Lactase. 🔵 In many people, the body stops producing this enzyme after childhood. Originally, it did for everyone, but due to a genetic mutation, some people continue to produce lactase after childhood. 🔵 Lactose Intolerance is not the same as Milk Sensitivity. Sensitivity is towards the protein (Casein) present in milk, not Lactose. 🔵 This is why switching from A1 to A2 milk won’t help with Lactose Intolerance. 🔵 Milk sensitivity symptoms can show up in different parts of the body, but Lactose Intolerance is primarily a Gut issue. 🔵 Typical signs of Lactose Intolerance include: ✅ Bloating ✅ Stomach Cramps ✅ Diarrhea ✅ Nausea ✅ Noises in the stomach after consuming high-lactose dairy products. 🔵 Many people don’t have full-blown Lactose Intolerance but Lactose Malabsorption. 🔵 Lactose Malabsorption occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough lactase to handle dietary lactose. 🔵 In both cases, Lactose travels to the large intestine without being broken down, where gut bacteria ferment it, producing gas and gut distress. 🔵 It is estimated that 60% of the people have Lactose Intolerance (including malabsorption). 🔵 The solution to Lactose Intolerance is to limit/avoid high-lactose foods. 🔵 Another option is to use a Lactase supplement before consuming dairy. 🔵 Lactose Intolerance exists on a spectrum, from severe cases to mild digestive discomfort, so total elimination of dairy may not be necessary for everyone. 🔵 Whey Isolate is much better than Whey Concentrate if you are Lactose Intolerant.