If you are up to endure flatulence, bloating and long stints on the toilet bowl for the ultimate goal of eating and drinking every dairy product known to existence, without ever having to worry about popping a LACTAID® pill, then buckle in!
Let’s first understand what is Lactose Intolerance? We are always able to digest dairy products when we are younger, but as we grow older and if you are not the lucky percentage of humans, that retain the enzymes for lactose breakdown, then you will start to develop lactose intolerance in you adulthood.
So, how do we actually “cure” lactose intolerance then? If you have no allergies or health issues, then it’s through sheer will power and time. As you start to gradually consume more dairy products, your body will initially have trouble digesting the lactose, causing you bloating and gassiness, but if you continue going, your body will start to adapt. Your gut microbiome will start to have more lactase producing bacteria from gradual dietary reintroduction and microbiome modulation.
Start with taking 3 grams of lactose(quarter glass of milk) or other dairy products, every day and slowly over weeks, increase to 12-15 grams(a glass of milk), split into 2-3 doses in a day.
Some individuals even report symptom reduction after two weeks of daily lactose intake. Intake of pre-biotic and pro-biotic supplements can also boost your lactase producing gut microbiota. So if you are up for it, and are a cheese and dairy lover, may your journey be udderly fruitful! I brie-lieve in you!🫡
Extra Resources:
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