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.

People who are lactose intolerant lack sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase to efficiently digest lactose. Common complaints include sensation of a bloated stomach, heartburn, and intestinal discomfort. If you suspect you may be lactose intolerant, you should ask your physician to test for you for this condition.

Upset stomach is a common condition in which a child may feel discomfort or heartburn associated with acid indigestion or sour stomach. Four out of five children may occasionally suffer from upset stomach.

Milk allergies are an abnormal response by the body to milk protein. Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to digest lactose, the sugar in milk. Allergies to milk are rare, while lactose intolerance is not. A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body's immune system to ordinarily harmless foods or ingredients -- in this case, milk protein. An estimated 1-3% of infants and young children have milk allergy, but usually outgrow it by two or three years of age.

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.

MI Paste's active ingredient, RECALDENT (CPP-ACP), is a milk-derived protein and should not be used by anyone with milk protein allergies. However, it is safe to use by those who are lactose-intolerant. All other ingredients in MI Paste are safe to use.

Protein Muscle Protein Isolate contains less than .6 g. of lactose per serving. Protein Muscle Protein Blendcontains less 2 g.of lactose per serving. If you suspect that you are lactose intolerant, be on the safe side, and consult with a physician to find out for sure.

No. These disorders are not transmitted from a person to another, nor are they transmitted through other media such as bacteria, viruses, etc. While lactose intolerance is the inability of the person to produce enough lactase to breakdown sugar lactose into glucose, milk allergy is caused by the inability of the immune system to learn that milk proteins are harmless of the body. None of these two deficiencies are caused by external agent, however, they can be hereditary.

No. Lactose intolerance is caused by a decrease in the body’s production of lactase. Lactase is an enzyme that helps you digest lactose, natural milk sugar. The most common symptoms are swelling, cramps and diarrhea. A milk allergy, on the other hand, is a reaction to the protein present in milk.

One common cause of upset stomach in children is the production of excess stomach acid. The many causes of excess stomach acid include overeating, food sensitivities, viral infections, and several unknown factors.

Children with upset stomachs often hold their stomachs or complain of a "tummy ache." Some initial symptoms include decreased appetite, less energy for play, lying down, crankiness, complaints of pain or discomfort, or pale complexion. Children with upset stomachs also may want to stay home from school or come home during the school day. It is a good idea to listen carefully so you can understand the nature of your child's complaint.

Organic Valley's lactose free milk is delicious and nutritious organic milk with the natural enzyme lactase added. Lactase breaks down the milk-sugar lactose into the more easily digestible sugars galactose and glucose. The lactase we add is similar to the lactase created by the body during normal digestion of dairy products. After the lactose is broken down to galactose and glucose, the milk is sometimes perceived as having a slightly sweeter flavor profile.

Organic whole milk from our pasture-fed cows is skimmed to the desired fat level, and then the enzyme "lactase" is added to the milk and slowly mixed for 24 hours. We derive our lactase enzyme from the dairy yeast Kluyveromyces. It takes a minimum of 24 hours for the lactase enzyme to break down the lactose. Samples of the milk are tested to ensure the lactose is reduced to a "lactose free" state, and then the milk is ultra-pasteurized.

There are no specific federal regulations governing lactose free labeling. We believe the statement "lactose free" should meet a threshold lower than 0.5 grams per serving. Lactose tests cannot guarantee zero lactose. The test we utilize typically has a 0.1% detection limit, and does not allow us to detect lactose contents below that level. Where to Buy | Reading Room | FAQ | Farmer Support | Contact Us | General Store | Resources