Question 1

what is a normal amount of lactase you can take?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The usual dose of lactase you need depends on why you’re taking it. The recommended maximum is 18,000 units per dose up to 3 times per day. Most products have 3,000 to 9,000 units per tablet, so you’ll need to know how much the product you’re taking contains. If you need help figuring out the dose, do not hesitate to speak to a pharmacist or physician.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: lactase?

Accepted Answer

Milk digestion: Lactase is a digestive enzyme produced by the GI tract. It is needed to digest milk. Some loose the ability to produce lactase when he grow up. This is called lactose intolerance.

Question 3

do all people after the age of twenty stop producing lactase?

Accepted Answer

No: Some people are lactose intolerant, others have no problems at all. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down the lactose typically found in dairy products.

Question 4

please describe the most effective lactase tablet/product available?

Accepted Answer

Lactaid: Lactaid is the most commonly recommended digestive aid for lactose intolerance.  Good luck!

Question 5

is it true that half of the population of the world are intolerant to lactase?

Accepted Answer

Adults: A majority of adults lose lactase and become intolerant to lactose.

Question 6

what happens if lactase is taken by a lactose-intolerant person?

Accepted Answer

It helps.: Lactase is the enzyme needed to digest lactose, it is available over the counter and can help when taken with dairy products. For guidance on its appropriate use you should check with your doctor.

Question 7

i am lactose intolerance (but depends on how much i consume). would lactase pills be effective after symptoms show?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: Lactase (http://www.Drugs.Com/cdi/lactase.Html) is a great option for those who are lactose intolerant which as you've noted, depends upon what & how much you eat. Lactase won't work for everyone but it's worth a try.

Question 8

is there any advantage to taking lactase pills, even if you're not sure you're lactose intolerant yet?

Accepted Answer

Could be: If they make you feel better than i would use them regardless of what testing shows.

Question 9

any treatment or tip for lactase deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Lactose- free diet: Lactose free diet and lactaid when eating lactose containing foods.

Question 10

what occurs if i put lactase pills in soy milk?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Soy milk does not contain lactose which is what your are breaking down with the lactase pills.  Don't waste your money.

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I am lactose intolerance (but depends on how much i consume). would lactase pills be effective after symptoms show?

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