Are You Lactose Intolerant? What It Is And How To Deal With It - Page 2
My question for the doctor is what type of protein shake can I take to gain weight being that I am lactose intolerant?
You’ll want to use protein shakes that are lactose free like vegan protein, egg white, beef protein isolate or whey protein isolate. Whey protein can be separated from casein in milk to form a whey protein isolate that is lactose free. Lactase enzymes may also help if you choose to use regular milk. You could also make protein shakes with alternative milks.
Do you recommend using over the counter products like Lactaid?
Yes, they can help with lactose intolerance symptoms. You can use the drops or the tablets. Lactase enzymes offer help to some people but not to everyone with lactose intolerance. You may also notice that if you consume larger amounts of lactose, lactase enzymes may not be as effective.
Dr. Lori – what about kefir for someone who’s lactose intolerant.
Yes, kefir is an option and can help with getting calcium in your diet. Like yogurt, kefir may be tolerable for people with lactose intolerance because it has lots of good bacteria which help with digesting lactose.
I’m lactose intolerant does that mean all my children will develop it? My son is 36 years old and has it. My daughters are 9 & 6 years old. Will they possibly develop it?
Yes, it is possible they will develop lactose intolerance as they grow into adulthood. The ability to digest lactose as adults depends on the genes they’ve inherited from their parents. Some people may inherit a gene variation that allows their bodies to continue to produce lactose into adulthood while others do not. As to whether your daughters have the genes that would allow them to continue to digest lactose as adults could be confirmed through genetic testing.
It seems that there are occasions when dairy is cooked, I don’t have any issues. Such as when I made oatmeal with egg nog & it didn’t bother me. Does cooking make a difference?
Cooking does not affect lactose. The lactose still needs to be broken down by lactase from your small intestine to glucose and galactose (simple sugar molecules) in order for your body to digest them. You may experience less symptoms because of the amount of lactose you’re consuming (most people who are lactose intolerant can tolerate small amounts of lactose without noticeable symptoms) or because you’re consuming it as part of a mixed meal which helps to slow down the digestive process.
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Dr. Lori Porter is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She received her B.S. in Dietetics from Michigan State University and completed her Dietetic Internship at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis.
She is the owner of Rhythm of Life Nutrition and Yoga which focuses on helping mid-life women manage menopause weight gain and related health issues through nutrition, yoga and active living. Lori has an EdD in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University and is currently the Director of Interprofessional Education and Practice at Ball State University’s College of Health.
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