A member asked:

What should i use to supplement the diet of a lactose-intolerant 17-month-old?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Lactose-free milk: Many dairies now make lactose-free milk. A popular brand is lactaid. Lactose-free milk has lactose that has been predigested to simpler, easily absorbed sugars. Lactose-free milk has the same nutritional value of regular milk. It tastes a little sweeter but it works. Breyers makes a lactose-free vanilla ice cream. Mmmmm...

Answered 3/28/2013

6.3k views

Thank

Lactose Intolerance: You can always switch to lactose-free dairy products to ensure a good supply of calcium and vitamin d, otherwise a basic multivitamin with calcium and vitamin d is appropriate.

Answered 3/20/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more