For people who are lactose intolerant, consuming lactase-based food supplements is the best solution to compensate for the lack of this enzyme in the body and regain a good quality of life on a daily basis.
But is it possible to combine medication and lactase supplementation without adverse effects? LACTOLERANCE will help you to clarify the compatibility of medication and food supplements in the case of lactose intolerance.
Medicines, lactose and lactase: information you need to know
Good news for those who are lactose intolerant: There are no drugs specifically incompatible with lactase supplementation. Because it is naturally produced in the intestine, the enzyme lactase is considered safe and well tolerated by the body, with no known side effects. Even in the event of an overdose, the body eliminates the excess lactase itself, without any health consequences.
As with any new dietary habit, however, it is advisable to seek the advice of a health professional before starting oral lactase supplementation, particularly in cases of diabetes or pregnancy. Lactase-based food supplements are not recommended for people with galactosemia, a rare genetic disease.
Note also that around 20% of the medicines contain lactose as an excipient. In France, 100% contraceptive pills are also formulated with lactose, as are 100% homeopathic granules. Finally, in some cases, certain medical treatments can lead to temporary or even permanent lactose intolerance.
In this context, supplementation with the enzyme lactase is particularly beneficial for people with lactose intolerance who need to take medication.
Our advice on taking medication safely for lactose intolerance
Although not incompatible, taking medicines and lactase-based food supplements do require a few precautions to help you combine health and well-being.
If your intolerance is demonstrated by a breath test or a tolerance test (the two diagnostic methods covered by the French social security system)If you are suffering from lactose deficiency, you should first talk to your doctor about it, so that he or she can avoid prescribing you medicines containing lactose. You can also talk to your pharmacist to take even more precautions. They can set an alert on their computer to prescribe only lactose-free treatments when you visit the pharmacy.
You can also contact a dietician for professional advice on your daily diet.
Reduce or eliminate the digestive problems caused by your food intolerance in complete confidence thanks to oral supplementation with the enzyme lactase. Proven effective for over 30 years, this solution compensates for the absence of curative treatment by reactivating lactase production. These food supplements in capsule form can also be taken by children aged 3 and over, as long as the supplements are opened and the powder dissolved in a little water before the meal.
LACTOLERANCE supplements are covered by most French supplementary health insurance companies on presentation of a prescription.
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Hello, I'm Vincent
Like you, I'm lactose intolerantI know exactly what you're going through and the difficulties you encounter on a daily basis. For over 10 years, I've been helping our customers to use our dietary supplements and giving advice and tips on how to improve their digestive comfort. I'm also a keen cook and gourmet, so you'll find my favourite recipes for a lactose-free diet in this blog.
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