| If you're like many of the 58 million people in the | | | | dairy products. Not getting enough of them could |
| U.S. who suffer from lactose intolerance, the | | | | put you at a higher risk for developing |
| symptoms can be, quite frankly, intolerable. | | | | osteoporosis, hypertension, and colon and breast |
| "Digestive discomfort" doesn't really describe the | | | | cancer. |
| situation for some people. The gas pains, bloating, | | | | • What about taking a dietary supplement to |
| cramps and rush-to-the-restroom feelings are not | | | | relieve lactose intolerance? Products like Lactaid |
| only painful, they can be embarrassing. That | | | | help relieve or prevent dietary distress caused by |
| makes it difficult to talk to other people about | | | | lactose intolerance, as long as you remember to |
| how they cope with the problems caused by | | | | take them every time you eat dairy. Plus, a |
| lactose intolerance – gas pains are hardly a | | | | surprising number of foods contain dairy products, |
| popular topic at cocktail parties! | | | | so you need to be sure you know when you're |
| So what strategies work to overcome the | | | | consuming lactose. |
| symptoms of lactose intolerance? Do you simply | | | | • Is there any way I can drink milk, eat dairy |
| avoid eating dairy products? Is it unreasonable to | | | | products and avoid the distressing stomach |
| think you could actually drink milk or eat foods | | | | issues? Lactagen, a daily program that helps train |
| such as ice cream and cheese pizza again? What | | | | your digestive system to break down dairy |
| about products such as Lactaid® or | | | | products, has shown remarkable success in the |
| Lactagen®? | | | | years since it was introduced. Developed by |
| If you feel like you're the only one who's looking | | | | leading experts on lactose intolerance, Lactagen is |
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| intolerance, cheer up! Billions of people worldwide | | | | approved. |
| are in the same boat, adrift on a sea of digestive | | | | One of the keys to discovering what works to |
| disorder distress. Fortunately, you can take steps | | | | help eliminate the symptoms of lactose |
| to relieve the symptoms of lactose intolerance. | | | | intolerance for you is by learning from the |
| Here are answers to three frequently asked | | | | experience of others. Check out blog sites, |
| questions: | | | | Facebook and Twitter where lactose intolerance is |
| • Should I avoid dairy? Many people try this, | | | | the topic, as well as sites like Lactagen. On |
| but there can be health risks involved. | | | | Lactagen's site and others, you can share ideas |
| Lactose-intolerant individuals who avoid dairy | | | | with other people who are learning to overcome |
| products may not consume adequate amounts of | | | | lactose intolerance. You may find that you don't |
| nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D. These | | | | have to give up dairy or feeling good. |
| nutrients are most abundant in milk and other | | | | |