Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, taking prescription medication or under medical supervision, please consult a GP prior to taking any supplements. Tolerance to lactose is variable, so please seek advice on the role of lactase enzyme in your diet. Doses of Milkaid Tablets may need to be adjusted to individual requirements: always read the label
Did you know that up to four million people in the UK are lactose intolerant? Symptoms include wind, bloating and diarrhoea – not much fun. The answer is avoiding dairy products – but, if you aren’t careful, this can lead to nutritional imbalances in your diet. Not to mention denying yourself delicious foods such as cheese, yoghurt, milkshakes and ice-creams. ‘Those with lactose intolerance are potentially missing out on the benefits associated with dairy products, such as calcium for maintaining bone health, and iodine, which ensures the thyroid functions correctly,’ says Judy More, dietitian and registered nutritionist.
Other nutrients in dairy include vitamins A, B1, B12 and vitamin D, which is also essential for growing healthy bones and avoiding osteoporosis.
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