What is the problem with milk products?
Milk contains a special sugar called lactose, or milk sugar, which is not well digested. This sugar passes through undigested until bacteria in the lower bowel act on it, producing irritating byproducts as well as gas. Depending on individual tolerance, some persons find even the smallest amount of milk or milk sugar will cause cramps, gas and diarrhea.
Milk contains a special sugar, called lactose, or milk sugar, which is not well digested. This sugar passes through undigested, until bacteria in the lower bowel act on it, producing irritating byproducts, as well as gas. Depending on individual tolerance, some persons find even the smallest amount of milk or milk sugar will cause cramps, gas and diarrhea.
Milk contains a special sugar called lactose, or milk sugar, which is not well digested. This sugar passes through undigested until bacteria in the lower bowel act on it, which produces irritating byproducts as well as gas. Depending on individual tolerance, some people find even the smallest amount of milk or milk sugar will cause cramps, gas, and diarrhea. Patients with lactose intolerance can use Lactaid products or supplemental enzymes.
