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Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy

06/01/2009

Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy

Do you regularly experience digestive discomfort? If the answer is yes, then you could be one of the many people who are thought to be lactose intolerant.

You can be born with lactose intolerance or it more commonly develops at a later age, but the good news is that it’s easy to diagnose and control using our Lactose Elimination Diet.

Lactose is the sugar found in milk, which can commonly cause digestive problems. These problems occur when the body is unable to produce enough of the lactase enzyme in the digestive tract and without this enzyme the lactose cannot be digested properly.

Symptoms experienced by people with lactose intolerance include:

• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach cramps
• Vomiting

An allergy to cows’ milk is often confused with lactose intolerance and it’s important to distinguish between the two. Cows’ milk allergy, which is likely to occur from birth, is a reaction to one or more proteins found in milk triggered by the immune system that can cause serious reactions in some cases.

Lactose intolerance does not involve the immune system, so while it can cause a great deal of discomfort, it won’t produce a dangerous reaction.

Symptoms experienced by people with cows’ milk allergy include:

• Diarrhoea
• Bloody stools
• Vomiting
• Eczema
• Urticaria (hives)
• Angioedema (rashes)
• Wheezing
• Growth faltering/weight loss (particularly in children)

If you think you may have a cows’ milk allergy, you should seek advice from your GP or a registered dietitian.

Comments (8)

Fiona Davis’s Avatar

06/01/2009

Re: Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy – Fiona Davis

Lactose Intolerant

Lynne Cope’s Avatar

06/01/2009

Re: Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy – Lynne Cope

I have recently started to drink your milk advertised, after having severe undiagnosed stomach discomfort for all of my life. I am surprised to say, that I feel so much better and am looking to learn more about this and the foods available etc.

Claire Comber’s Avatar

07/01/2009

Re: Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy – Claire Comber

My 8 month old son has been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, we have to use a lactose free baby milk and had no idea what we would give him once he was too old for this. I am relieved that there are products out there for him.

Debbie Nelson’s Avatar

11/01/2009

Re: Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy – Debbie Nelson

My 9 month old nephew was diagnosed as lactose intolerance at 3 months old. Any ideas for food now he is weaning would be of benefit

Lactofree Support’s Avatar

12/01/2009

Re: Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy – Lactofree Support

Thanks for your comments! I hope that mothers will start to swap meal tips using our Recipe Club and please do tell us your personal experiences as a parent with a lactose intolerant child by submitting a Your Story. We are currently looking into making Lactofree available online and will be shortly sending out a survey to assess the demand for this.

Alison Taylor’s Avatar

12/01/2009

Re: Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy – Alison Taylor

I'm so pleased to have found your products! Firstly trying the milk and then finding the yoghurts which are fantastic. Lactofree need to now develop more products!!!!!

Lactofree Support’s Avatar

14/01/2009

Re: Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy – Lactofree Support

Alison, glad to hear you're enjoying our products. The next addition to our range will be soft cheese (coming soon!) and we'll keep you regularly updated on any product news.

Valerie Purdy’s Avatar

15/01/2009

Re: Lactose Intolerance Vs. Cows’ Milk Allergy – Valerie Purdy

My daughter was diagnosed with lactose intolerance at 4 months and its great finding new products for her with lactofree range

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