For the 30 to 50 million Americans who suffer from lactose intolerance, dairy foods can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, cramping, bloating and diarrhea. But being lactose intolerant doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. By staying aware of what you eat, as well as using LACTAID® Brand products, you can sidestep these unpleasant symptoms and be free to enjoy your favorite dairy foods again.
But it’s not just about enjoyment. Milk and other dairy products are a great source of essential calcium, protein, vitamins A and D and other nutrients. LACTAID® Brand products are a great way of keeping dairy in your life and staying healthy. Here some solid reasons to get your daily dairy:
- Calcium and other dairy nutrients support strong bones and healthy growth and development in children and adolescents.
- With at least three servings of dairy a day, you’ll get significant amounts of essentials like vitamin A, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
- People with dairy-rich diets eat healthier, get more nutrients and have improved bone heath.*
With LACTAID® Milk and other dairy products, you get all the taste, and many nutritional benefits. But none of the discomfort.
*Source: http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/pdf/DGA2005.pdf