In a study at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis, researchers found that people who described themselves as "severely lactose intolerant" responded no differently to 2 cups of milk than to a placebo beverage. Scientists think that people who've noticed discomfort after consuming dairy--abdominal cramps, bloating, or diarrhea--often eliminate it altogether, even though small amounts may not produce the same symptoms.
Here's how to test yourself.
Step 1
Buy two types of milk: regular and lactose-free. Then ask a friend to pour each type into identical containers, labeling one A and the other B.
Step 2
For 1 week, drink 2 cups a day from container A on an empty stomach and avoid all other dairy. Record any symptoms of intestinal discomfort.
Step 3
Discontinue container A for at least 1 day.
Step 4
Repeat step 2, but drink from container B instead.
Step 5
Compare the results from each container.
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You aren't lactose intolerant. However, if you tested positive, you can use these strategies for better digestion of dairy products.
Limit your milk intake to 1 cup at a time And drink it with food, which slows the absorption of lactose and helps alleviate side effects.
Have more cheese It contains very little lactose. (Hint: The fewer carbohydrates a dairy product has, the less lactose it contains.)
Try kefir Ohio State University scientists found that this fermented milk beverage improves lactose digestion. Yogurt may provide similar benefits.
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