Sunday 18/May/2025 – 02:18 AM
The Egyptian Drug Authority recommended citizens who suffer from lactose not tolerance of a diet free of foods that contain this substance, especially milk derivatives, in order to avoid disturbing health symptoms associated with this condition, such as bloating, cramps and digestive disorders.
The medicine body recommends patients not tolerance of lactose to stay away from milk derivatives
In an awareness statement, the commission stressed that some food alternatives may be more tolerated than others with people with this condition, explaining that yogurt is a suitable option for many, because it contains the “lactase” enzyme that is naturally produced by a kind of beneficial bacteria known as the name LactobacilliWhich helps to digest lactose and reduce the symptoms associated with it.
The authority also indicated that some types of cheese contain less lactose compared to milk, which makes it acceptable in the diet of the injured, provided that the consuming amount is taken into account and the endurance capacity varies from person to person.
These recommendations come within the framework of the awareness of the awareness authority in promoting health and nutritional safety for citizens, and providing the necessary guidelines to deal with common medical conditions, which contributes to improving the quality of life and limits dependence on drugs or unnecessary treatments.
