Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar of milk. This inability results from a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is normally produced by the cells that line the small intestine. Lactase breaks down milk sugar into simpler forms that can then be absorbed into the bloodstream. When there is not enough lactase to digest the amount of lactose consumed, the results, although not usually dangerous, may be very distressing.

Lactose intolerance can affect anyone and for many, it is a normal part of aging. In North America alone, between 30 and 50 million people are lactose intolerant. In Canada, that includes approximately 1 million women and 400,000 men. Some are born with the condition, but most develop it over time - since the body's natural lactase production peaks at the age of two. Lactose intolerance can also affect children and teens and is more common among certain ethnic groups.

Milk contains a sugar called lactose. In order to digest lactose, the body must produce a special enzyme called lactase. If the body doesn't produce enough lactase, the undigested lactose can cause gas, nausea, cramps, and diarrhea. This is lactose intolerance. Certain groups are more prone to lactose intolerance: Blacks, Native Americans, Asians, the elderly, and the sick.

The LifePak does not contain any ingredient derived from dairy products; therefore, it is milk and lactose free.

People who are lactose intolerant lack the enzyme necessary to digest lactose. This usually results in stomach discomfort after eating dairy products. There are tests that can determine if you are lactose intolerant, so please consult a physician for a complete examination.

Yes. Adora Calcium in Dark Chocolate does not contain milk as an ingredient and is therefore suitable for most individuals with lactose intolerance. In fact, we have had consumers tell us that they love the product because their lactose intolerance had previously made it very difficult to get enough calcium. For more information, please visit the Nutrition Information page.

No. An allergy to cow's milk is an allergic reaction to the protein found in milk. The condition is rare, occurring in only 2 - 3% of infants, and even less often in adults. A high percentage of people allergic to cow's milk are also allergic to other animals' milk (Goat's milk) and soy beverages. They also tend to have a history of allergies in their family. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose - the predominant sugar found in milk.

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase, which leads to an inability to digest lactose, the sugar in milk quite common among certain ethnic groups in South Africa. People with a lactose intolerance could quite safely consume any Wimpy drinks without milk or other milk products, such as ice cream.

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose (milk sugar) which as a result, causes diarrhoea. It is due to the deficiency of lactase - an enzyme released by the small intestine that allows milk sugar to be absorbed into the blood stream. Appeton Fat Loss has been formulated to have low lactose content, therefore the above problem can be minimized.

Answer: There should be very little, if any, dumping with the BPD/DS, but there can be with the RNYGB. Lactose intolerance is sometimes unmasked by both kinds of surgery.