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Is it healthy for me to drink 2% milk & i'm lactose intolerant? i always drink it & nothing seems to happen except constipation & gas. is it healthy?
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Lactose intolerance: Not unhealthy. Lactose intolerance however means that to avoid symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, bloating, diarrhea, etc you should be on a lactose free diet. Milk choices include lactose free(lactaid milk) or soy milk.
Answered 4/24/2016
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