Question 1

why do i continually get gas immediately after consuming almond milk? i thought it was lactose free?

Accepted Answer

Almond Intolerance: Almond intolerance can cause bloating and flatulence several hours to days after consuming almonds and almond-based products like almond milk. It is thought that intolerance occurs when the body recognizes proteins in the almond as foreign, leading to an immune system response and inflammation in the gut. A doctor can help with testing for food intolerance.

Question 2

can almond milk cause gas like regular milk?

Accepted Answer

Not from lactose: Typically the gas, bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain from cow's milk is due to lactose intolerance (milk sugar).  Almond milk does not contain lactose. (read ingredient label just to be sure).

Question 3

does coconut or almond milk cause intestinal gas?

Accepted Answer

Coconut - possibly: People who have difficulty breaking down fructose may experience loose stools, GI upset ; gas with coconut.

Question 4

almond milk is good for zeronegative arthtritis?

Accepted Answer

Almond milk is: A great source if protein. Compared to cows milk, it may spare you from pro inflammatory proteins contained in cows milk, indirectly decreasing inflammation in your body...

Question 5

almond milk ? cause diarhoea

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Different foods and drinks can cause different digestive issues in different people.  It is difficult to predict how any person may respond to a new food.  The best thing to do is to try it out and take note of any ill side effects.

Question 6

migraines from almond milk, is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although it is not one of the more common triggers, it has the potential as many different foods do to trigger a migraine.  Almonds and milk products have high concentrations of glutamic acid and tyramine which are both vaso-active substances (cause blood vessels to dilate) - and it is believed vasoactive substances trigger migraines.

Question 7

is almond milk heavy on the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Try it: Almond milk is an acquired taste and may not be for everyone.  It is impossible to predict an individuals experience to the milk as that can vary from person to person.  Best to try it for yourself!

Question 8

does almond milk cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: I have not seen constipation as a result of almond milk. Dairy can be constipating as can apples or apple juice in some. Not drinking enough fluid definitley. Bananas, sweet potatoes in some are  foods that can cause constipation.  If stopping almond milk solves the problem and taking it again causes constipation then for you yes almond milk is constipating.

Question 9

can almond milk make a baby constipated?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Almond milk is not usually associated with constipation. If your baby has constipation on Almond Milk see how baby's stool is effected off the almond milk.

Question 10

if i am allergic to nuts, can i drink almond milk?

Accepted Answer

Not if you are: Allergic to almonds.

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