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Lactose intolerant

skinnyforhi
skinnyforhi Posts: 340 Member
edited February 20 in Food and Nutrition
I'm newly diagnosed and interested in other people's experiences.

1) Can you eat dairy if you take an enzyme supplement or are you just better off not eating dairy? I love dairy, but it's been making me quite sick so I'm willing to give it up if an enzyme supplment isn't a complete solution.

2) Do you tolerate some foods better than others? Which ones?

Any input is much appreciated!

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  • callie006
    callie006 Posts: 151 Member
    1. I can eat moderate amounts of dairy with no supplement and can eat more if I take a supplement. I try to eliminate nonessential dairy and "save" it for things I really want. If I were going to a pizza and ice cream party, I d'd definitely be taking supplements. You have to find the levels your body can handle by trial and error. For me the results are embarrassing and unpleasant, but I don't get really sick. If I did, I'd probably err on the side of cutting it out.

    2. Cultured dairy products tend to be best for me. Yogurt and cottage cheese are the ones I most easily tolerate. Some other cheeses too. Sadly, I tend to have the most issues with my favorites- milk, ice cream and mozzarella cheese.
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