Lactofree - Full Taste. Lactose Free.

News

Latino Health Risk

27/05/2008

Latino Health Risk

A recent survey from a Hispanic PR newswire has revealed that 63% of Hispanics are depriving themselves of dairy to avoid digestive discomfort.

“A recent survey found that 63% of Hispanics who experience stomach discomfort or other symptoms of lactose intolerance as a result of consuming dairy products reduce or stop integrating dairy into their diets altogether. But that worries doctors and nutritionists because eliminating dairy could increase the risk for inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake. Additionally, consuming proper levels of calcium and vitamin D can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life and calcium plays an important role in helping with blood clotting, nerve signaling, and muscle contraction and relaxation.“

Read the full article here: http://www.lavozchisme.com/news_pr.php?nid=11490

Comments (0)

Sign In
Sign Up
Your Comment

Please note the comment submitted above will be shown on this story and in the Forum.

Archive