Title: Let’s Talk About Dairy & The Low FODMAP Diet - A Little Bit Yummy
Headings: Let’s Talk About Dairy & The Low FODMAP Diet
Let’s Talk About Dairy & The Low FODMAP Diet
Let’s Talk About Dairy & The Low FODMAP Diet
Low FODMAP Dairy Products
Why are some dairy products problematic?
What is lactose intolerance?
Does everyone have lactase enzymes?
Is there anything you can take to improve lactose absorption?
Are you ready to take control of your gut symptoms?
YES I WANT TOO!
How do you figure out if dairy products are low lactose & low FODMAP?
What are the lactose & FODMAP content of different dairy products?

Content: The lactose is then fermented in the large intestine by our gut bacteria ( 2 ). This can cause bloating, abdominal pain or cramps, gas, diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting ( 3 4 ). Lactose intolerance symptoms can occur quite quickly, often after 30 minutes to 2 hours of consuming the lactose ( 2 3 ). Does everyone have lactase enzymes? Most people are born with lactase enzymes, however, the number of lactase enzymes in our small intestine decline as we age ( 4 ). This means it is not uncommon for adults to become lactose intolerant. Additionally, some ethnicities like Asian, African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Indians have naturally lower lactase levels and higher levels of lactose intolerance ( 1 2 ). Also if you suffer from other gastrointestinal issues, like coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease, then lactose intolerance can be more common ( 4 ). Each person has a different level of lactase enzymes, which means some people can tolerate more lactose than others. Is there anything you can take to improve lactose absorption?