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Instead of using fat free milk, can i used lactaid milk? are they similar?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Could be.: The issue with lactose intolerance is with the sugar in the milk, not with the fat so far free milk and lactaid milk are not the same in that regard.

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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A member asked:

Instead of using fat free milk, can i used lactaid milk? are they similar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

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