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Everything you want to know about lactase in tablet, capsule and drops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lactose and tummy troubles often go hand in hand. Fortunately, there is a quick fix for many situations: lactase supplements<\/strong>, popularly known as lactose intolerance pills<\/strong> mentioned. In this blog you'll read what they are, how they work, when to use them, approximately how much you need and what to look for in the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lactase pills<\/strong> provide the enzyme lactase<\/strong> That helps your bowels to lactose<\/strong> break down. They can cause symptoms of lactose intolerance<\/strong> reduce when you eat or drink anything with lactose. They work not<\/strong> at cow's milk intolerance<\/strong> or cow's milk allergy<\/strong>, because those responses are mostly with milk proteins<\/strong> to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important: at cow's milk intolerance<\/strong> respond especially to milk proteins<\/strong>, not on the sugar. Then lactase pills don't help. For comparison, read: What is lactose intolerance<\/a> and What is cow's milk intolerance<\/a>. Want to understand exactly what the enzyme does: What does lactase do<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do lactose intolerance pills work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take the pill just before<\/strong> or at the first bite<\/strong> with lactose. Count on one dose being about 30-45 minutes<\/strong> effective. If your meal lasts longer (pizza + ice cream, long dinner), then a extra dose<\/strong> needed later in the meal. Heating does not render lactose harmless: in sauce, pancakes or pastries<\/strong> lactose remains present, so without lactase or lactose-free alternative, you will probably just get symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary how do lactase pills work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What does lactase do<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It cuts lactose<\/strong> into two smaller sugars so your body can absorb them. Without a cut, lactose stays in your intestines and bacteria go to work on it. That gives gas<\/strong>, cramps<\/strong>, bloating<\/strong> and diarrhea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to take<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Swallow or chew the pill just before<\/strong> the first bite with lactose or at<\/strong> the first bite. If you eat a long time with lactose, you can take another later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do they work<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Often 30 to 45 minutes<\/strong> usable after ingestion. For longer meals, consider an extra dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What types are there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are tablets\/capsules<\/strong> (also chewy) for on-the-go and drops<\/strong> with which you can, for example, milk or cream in advance<\/strong> handles. Manufacturers express strength in FCC units<\/strong> (e.g., 3,000, 5,000 or 10,000 FCC per tablet). Higher number = more enzyme<\/strong> per pill. Note the excipients<\/strong> If you want to go vegan (vegetable capsule instead of gelatin) or need to eat gluten-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n