lactose intolerant

Can't process dairy

Lactose intolerant describes people whose bodies cannot properly digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products.

Consuming dairy causes digestive discomfort—bloating, gas, cramps, or diarrhea.

I'm lactose intolerant, so I stick to oat milk.

The phrase sometimes appears humorously for any aversion to dairy: My wallet is lactose intolerant at these cheese prices.

condition

milk allergy

Immune reaction to dairy

bloating · cramping · diarrhea · flatulence · nausea · indigestion · abdominal pain · discomfort · food sensitivity · genetic variation

alternatives

almond milk

Blended nut liquid

rice milk · cashew milk · plant-based · dairy-free cheese · vegan ice cream · kefir · aged cheese · ghee · sorbet · coconut cream

triggers

milk

Mammalian nursing fluid

cream · ice cream · whey · casein · cottage cheese · sour cream · custard · pudding · milk chocolate · baked goods

management

digestive enzymes

Food-processing biological catalysts

probiotics · gradual exposure · portion control · calcium supplements · vitamin D · gut health · meal planning · dining out

Categories
Opposites
dietary restriction status

lactose intolerantomnivore

Eats plants and animals

Family

lactose, intolerant, lactic, lactate, lactation, lactating, lactase, tolerance, tolerant

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G