Treatment for Lactose Intolerance
Lactase is required in the intestines to enable lactose digestion. Most lactose intolerant individuals are unable to spontaneously make lactase. Your body can get the lactase it needs to break down lactose by taking lactase supplements. These can be taken as drops or pills prior to a lactose meal.
Additionally, lactic acid bacteria [5] are being tested by researchers as a potential treatment for the symptoms of lactose intolerance. These are the bacteria that instead of producing gas from lactose, produce lactic acid. Lactose tolerance may be enhanced by ingesting these bacteria as probiotics together with prebiotics that nourish them.
Conclusion
Intolerance to lactose is not a disease. It’s basically an inherent difference in the way our digestive tracts function. In actuality, lactose digestion beyond infancy is a relatively recent evolutionary adaptation in humans. It’s acceptable that not everyone has that adaptation. If you are lactose intolerant, you can still have a healthy life.
Talk to your healthcare professional for help if you believe dairy products may be the cause of your stomach troubles.
Reference:
[1] https://www.britannica.com/science/gastrointestinal-tract
[2] https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomiting
[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4108-diarrhea
[4] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diet
[5] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/food-science/lactic-acid-bacteria