Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy

A better understanding of the difference between lactose intolerance and milk allergies leads to a better understanding of how to manage these two distinct conditions.

Lactose Intolerance and Health: Consensus from the National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently released a consensus statement on lactose intolerance and health. This consensus statement was prepared by independent panels of health professionals and public representatives and is based on the results of a systematic evidence review.

Keywords: national institutes of health, prevalence, lactose malabsorption

Milk Allergies

Milk allergies are rare in adults and should not be confused with lactose intolerance. Milk allergies involve immunological reactions, while lactose intolerance involves digestive factors. Milk allergies and lactose intolerance are therefore not similar conditions and should be treated...
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Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is the principal carbohydrate in milk. Virtually all mammals are born with high levels of lactase, a unique intestinal enzyme that breaks down lactose, enabling its absorption. In individuals with lactose maldigestion, any lactose that is not completely digested in the small...
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How to Reduce the Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

It is unnecessary, and even unwise, to exclude milk products from your diet in order to avoid lactose intolerance symptoms. Low intakes of milk result in low intakes of important milk nutrients: vitamins A, B6, B12 and D; riboflavin; calcium; magnesium; and protein. Symptoms related to...
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The Position of Pediatricians on Lactose Intolerance

According to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the elimination of dairy products to treat lactose intolerance should be considered a last resort. Their reasoning is that milk and milk-product avoidance has a negative effect on calcium and vitamin D intake, and...
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Calcium Supplements and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

There is evidence from meta-analyses that calcium supplements are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, dietary calcium has not been shown to impair cardiovascular...
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Milk: An Essential Source of Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 deficiency affects a large proportion of older adults, and its prevalence increases with age. Furthermore, recommended intakes may not be adequate to reach and maintain optimal vitamin...
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Milk Products and Breast Cancer

Current evidence from the literature indicates that the consumption of milk products is not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
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Milk Products Play a Key Role in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

A growing and largely consistent body of evidence, including data from several meta-analyses, demonstrates that milk products significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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The Maritime Dairy Industry Award

If you are from the Maritimes and you are studying in a field that applies to the dairy industry, you are eligible to apply for the Maritime Dairy Industry Award, which consists of two $2,000 scholarships.
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