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Consider limiting yourself to aged cheeses, (especially ones that have those tiny crunchy crystals in them). Think Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino-Romano, Extra Sharp Cheddar etc... I would also look more into goat and sheep cheeses. Many people who are lactose intolerant (myself included), have less of a reaction to the proteins in goat/sheep milk when compared to cows milk. Of course this is anecdotal from my experience, but both of those options work for me. Best of luck!

A spoonful of milk knocks me out, but I can eat whatever I want with LactoJoy. I order mine from Amazon and it's manufactured in Germany. Something like 14000 FCC?

I wait about 5 mins after each pill and never had any problems. It also comes in a cute little tin like those fancy breath mints :)

Not sure about it's availability in the US but I can give you the UK link. Maybe they ship there?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LactoJoy-extra-strength-ingredients-digestion-additives/dp/B01ATIA5R0

You'll find a new normal. It will be okay.

I hated the taste of lactose-free milk at first, but soon my body adapted and now I get the same rush of endorphins I used to get with regular milk. There was a weird transition period where I had to just keep at it thought.

There are still cheeses out there that you'll be okay with. They're not all bad for you.

My issue may have been the same, which I overcame. If you're like me and screwed up with dairy on many occasions you may still have damage to your intestines even after not eating any dairy.

Try eating a low residue diet for a few weeks and see if it helps. Unfortunately this means no caffeine or alcohol too. Only refine flower and soups, soft vegtables, soft meat and rice for example. I hope this helps, good luck.

https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/low-residue-diet-foods

Try this to track food an symptoms if you have android. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sglabs.mysymptoms

If you give it enough time and you're in putting everything you're consuming it can surmise what's causing your symptoms. You have the option to enter ingredients and with a lot of items some people already have so you don't have to.

You can try "the case against sugar" its a pretty good book if you want to understand more about sugar and the impact on the brain and body.

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Sugar-Gary-Taubes/dp/0307701646

Personally I still have sugar, I found that having regular candy on hand at least prevents me for reaching for the chocolate.

This is the one I tend to buy, roughly 8 drops per litre and left overnight works for me https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0015D7PFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FHVPCX2EY1VYCQCPSCTS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Picked up some of these little tablets and have fallen in love. Had varying success with Lactaid, but LactoJoy has been a godsend. More lactase per pill than Lactaid, cheaper, and they don’t taste like god damned vanilla. Highly recommend.

https://www.amazon.de/OMIRA-GmbH-MinusL-Nuss-Nougat-Creme/dp/B00FOP7VOO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&language=en_GB&qid=1526983656

I like this it doesn't taste exactly like nutella, it has a stronger hazelnut taste than nutella but I actually have come to prefer it. You might be able to find it on Amazon UK and if not you should be able to order it from Amazon Germany

Also lacteeze works wonders. It’s on amazon. I use 25 drops in a gallon of milk.

Lactase Enzyme Lacteeze Drops 15.5 ml Liquid by Gelda Sci (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VTSMWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iyjNEbRY6YNKS

https://www.amazon.com/Good-Karma-Plant-Powered-Chocolate-Shelf-Stable/dp/B07P7RN712

It doesn't need refrigerating, but it does taste better cold.

I like these milk less chocolates from NoWhey https://www.amazon.com/No-Whey-Foods-Chocolate-Halloween/dp/B07RST3DKB?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

)I make shakes all the time with nut milk or FairLife milk and Lactaid ice cream. Some cheeses have low lactose, and there are even dairy free cheesecake recipes using special cream cheeses and sour creams.

Okay well since you didn’t provide a source and you seem to be going on some sort of rant now I’m just going to leave it at that and OP can make up his own mind on what to do about his constipation.

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/dietary-fiber-the-natural-solution-for-constipation

Yeah, I once in a while get bad flareups that last like a week. Normally from something I didn't realize had milk, because I know my threshold is basically 0 for lactose. BTW if you're in the US this is the best price I've seen for lactose enzyme pills (they go in and out of stock every few weeks) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082BDDH5W/

Hmm, I had never heard of that being considered a normal symptom. Have you tried taking lactase pills? It's a pill that contains the chemical your stomach should produce to digests lactose, but that LI people don't produce. It's not a medicine that treats symptoms, you can use as much as you want (if your intolerance is severe you might need to take up to 6 or 8 pills). You still shouldn't overdo it but if you eat milk every few days these will probably help you, unless your actually reacting to some other component in milk which is possible.

The brand name is lactaid, but I've never seen a generic that didn't work. Walmart brand is a good price and what I used to buy, now I've been ordering these from amazon (comes as a six pack so don't get this unless you've verified lactase pills work for you) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082BDDH5W/

https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Cream-Mushroom-Soup/dp/B0055J86I4/

Can’t speak to how well this works, but it comes in lots of flavors and has instructions for both the condensed soup for use in recipes and for soup

Guardian pharmacy started selling direct to consumer on Amazon, who are the makers of a ton of private label lactase. Very cheap price per FCC of about $0.099 per 1000 FCC when you get them in bottles;

guardian 9000 fcc per pill bottle

Kirkland at Costco is priced the same as well if you have that, but all they carry are the foil packs.

Costco Kirkland foil packs.

Lactojoy has been a GAME CHANGER for me Lactojoy

Ok, so I have exactly the same sensitivities that you do. I’m Italian American so I’m super pissed about the garlic (and onions for me), since those are in everything. (If you are sensitive to garlic, onions and peppers, you have an allium sensitivity - look up FODMAP. And yeah, this qualifies as IBS.) That taco seasoning packet is full of dried garlic and onions my friend. (Also some brands have lactose. Old El Paso is dairy free.)

But I’m commenting because I’ve figured out some tricks. Garlic oil. Trader Joe’s carries it. Turns out whatever triggers people from garlic is not in the oil. Use it for cooking. Just sub it for garlic in recipes. So good. (And if onions bother you too, cook the crap out of them. Cooking converts whatever chemical is in them that triggers us. Turn them to mush and they are much more digestible.)

The other thing that helps with the alliums is alpha galactosidase. It’s the enzyme that breaks them down. Sold in the US as Beano but it’s in some other digestive enzyme supplements as well. I’ve been using this one, which has lactase too. I now take it whenever I eat out or have something with garlic or onions (or beans) in it and it really helps. I call them my magic pills.

But what the heck is up with your stepfather using butter in something as enticing as a blondie? That’s just wrong.

It’s called The Allergy Testing Company . That is the link for Groupon deals they do for a great price. All you do is send in a few one-inch strands of hair and they tell you what foods you have a high-reactivity with, any vitamin deficiencies you may have, and more depending on the package you get.

Lactojoy

They’re effective pills, very discreet and portable. They sell refill bags as well. I discovered them about a year ago.

>I like to buy lactase drops to add to heavy whipping cream. I've been doing it for a couple of years now and haven't had any issues. Purchased on Amazon use a full dropper for a big bottle; invert it a few times and let it sit in the fridge for a day or 2 before use. I store the enzyme in the freezer and pull it out only when I use it and put it back.

Activated charcoal can be dangerous and inhibit the absorbtion of certain medications like Acetaminophen, Digoxin, Theophylline, and Tricyclic antidepressants

>Do not use activated charcoal as a supplement if you take these medications. Activated charcoal may also reduce absorption of certain nutrients.

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It's well worth it. You're gonna go through a lot of pills if you still want to enjoy your delicious dairy!

In canada we have this brand

and the U.S have kirkland signature

I'm sure it's the same thing, but kirkland products are top notch!

Sorry about that! I'm using this thing called a Jupyter Notebook and it builds visualizations from a bit of code. I appreciate this feedback and will try to extract noisy functions to a separate module so this stays readable.

I see the issue, I was looking at the Google result which brought me to a Currently Unavailable entry on US Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/LactoJoy-Intolerance-Digestion-Artificial-Sucralose/dp/B072XWGMS2) whereas searches directly on US Amazon bring more productive results (https://www.amazon.com/LactoJoy-Lactase-Tablet-14-500-pcs/dp/B012FWSLX8).

I'm doing fine with one Lactaid, and it advises not exceeding two, although I notice everyone seems to disregard that. :)

I did not have the excess gas until I started taking lactose supplementation, just horrendous bowel movements (rapid transit, yellow, undigested, loose, greasy - I've been thoroughly tested for everything else, so it's not something worse).

Is the intimation that gas after supplementation is leftover lactose rather than the supplementation itself, and that larger doses of supplementation are necessary? When I take two Lactaid, the gas seems worse, which is why I credited the supplement, thinking along the lines that the pills have more than I need and the overage is having an adverse effect.

Check with your local pharmacy! You want a “lactase enzyme” supplement. In the. U.S. we can get Lactaid tablets pretty much anywhere, but I’m not sure about the E.U. The Lactase Enzyme is what processes lactose in foods. Some people naturally produce it (like your body used to), but most people have a deficiency. They sell it powder, pill, liquid, or even chewable form. Something like this: https://www.amazon.fr/Lero-Lactease-Digestion-Lactose-Comprimes/dp/B00E3U9L12/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=lactaid&qid=1630167130&sr=8-3

It's hard. Yesterday a SF friend and I were just having this conversation and how I got chicken tenders at a fast food restaurant and thought it was safe.

I highly recommend buying some lactase. Take it with dairy, if you don't have symptoms you probably have the confirmation you need.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XJVNNM1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_BHKW9SMDCBV1QHTM6VTT

Foodi is a super easy to use mobile app, developed with the intention to raise food consciousness in people's busy lives in this day and age.

From a simple scan of the product barcode or the ingredients list on the package, users will be presented with text descriptions and visuals of the ingredients. Additionally, Foodi highlights allergens like nuts, gluten and lactose from the ingredients for users.

Check it out on the Google Play Store!

Enjoy!

>!Edit: I am the developer that made this app, feel free to ask me anything, and yes, this is shameless self-promotion :p!<

I understand your pain, use lactase tablets and good probiotics. Check the link for experimental product that claims to provide relief for 3 months or more link

Welcome. It sucks.

• Lactaid that you swallow sucks. The chewables are a little better and they taste like ice cream. Equate brand at Wal-Mart is cheap.

• Chewable lactaid might be fine for little things. But you're likely not going to be eating pizza or ice cream again.

• Now Dairy Digest Complete is my favorite pill right now. Still not great for me for pizza or ice cream or heavy dairy but I can take 4 and not totally die from a donut or Taco Bell. Still might be on the toilet for a bit.

• Check the ingredients on everything. It's going to blow your mind the things dairy gets put into. All brands of microwave popcorn have added milk. Which is shitty because butter is pretty low lactose. Chips. Chocolate. Cake mixes. Etc. You're likely going to learn how to bake and how to swap coconut oil in for butter.

• Oat Milk is great on cereal and in baking. On oatmeal.

• Ben and Jerry's Dairy Free ice cream is amazing. Archer Farms at Target is the only non-dairy vanilla ice cream that tastes like vanilla ice cream. And it's cheap.

• If you hated vegans and their obnoxiousness get ready to love them and ask the good technologies being developed to serve them because you're going to love it.

• If you ever come to Chicago, Gino's East Deep Dish can be done with vegan cheese and it's phenomenal.

I will very very very strongly recommend Schiff's Lactose Defense Probiotic. Lactaid did not work for me, and I can eat half a pizza with this without issue. Sold at Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, and probably more.

I can't comment on how it compares, although that might be a good test to do. I know about Lactose Defense, do you know any others?

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Here is a link to LactoFreedom on amazon, only 19.99 USD...

Sorry - not been on Reddit for a few days. So I'm pretty sure it says on the bottle, but I found out by going through the Q & A section of the product description page on Amazon, where I purchased this item. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VSTRY8/.

If you use amazon, the 12 count travel packs of lactaid sometimes go down to $2. I usually grab a few then.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FONIIW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

If not, you should be able to get them from the UK Amazon site. Chrome can translate it into German. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01A77GVL2/

(yes, I know they're for babies, but it's pure enzyme, the same strength as the adult drops, and they're better value).

Check out r/soylent for meal replacement alternatives that are vegan (search for vegan or dairy free). They’re affordable (edit: not crazy expensive) as long as you get the powder form and mix it yourself in a blender bottle or straight up blender. A lot have a ridiculous amount of protein so they double as protein shakes depending on your target number. Orgain protein powder (available on Amazon and Costco) is vegan too. Vega is snot like and I do not recommend.

I have the strongest vomit reaction to yogurt. I tested that many times because I love Greek yogurt. I do not recommend any of the vegan alternatives.

Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean - Vegan, Low Net Carbs, Non Dairy, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, No Sugar Added, Soy Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, 2.03 Pound (Packaging May Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q/

Edit 2: this is me asking the r/soylent community for dairy free alternatives to Soylent. I tried ilixur and jimmy joy (liked jimmy joy, hated ilixur) but I ended up staying with Soylent powder in the end. https://www.reddit.com/r/soylent/comments/cpdiss/ive_always_had_soylent_but_im_wanting_to_try_some/ Soylent and other meal replacements aim to be nutritionally complete (20% of all your daily vitamins and minerals) in around 400kcal. I’m not sure your goals of the protein powder, but if you’re just trying to maintain a well balanced diet then I highly recommend. I’ve been drinking Soylent about 5x a week since 2016 (dairy free starting in 2018) and it’s been great for me and my lifestyle.

This one is made without milk! It says 'may contain milk' but I've never had problems with it, I think it's just a legal disclaimer. Ingredients are hard to see on the pictures but if you go into the question section someone has them listed out.

https://www.amazon.com/Cadbury-Original-Drinking-Chocolate-500gram/dp/B004IJ0EZ0

iPhone only.

For us Android users there is only https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weaseldev.goat&amp;hl=en_US

I take Philips Colon Health and (2b count) Acidophilus daily.

It doesn't help me digest dairy any better, but it helps my overall gut feeling when eating.

I use Lactojoy, it's produced in Germany, has the highest FFC per pill from what I've seen and comes with a little tin box so you can keep it in your bag like breath mints.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ATIA5R0/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?psc=1

You should not have to deprive yourself of cheese if you are lactose intolerant. Lactose is a sugar. Read the label of the cheese and if it is 0 sugar, it is lactose free. The general rule is that aged cheeses are more than likely to be 0 sugar than things like American cheese. And velveeta has more lactose in it than the equivalent amount of milk. Also, butter is fine too. I use it all the time. If you like to cook and want to continue to use things like milk, cream and sour cream, I suggest getting these drops. You add them to the product and in 24 hours it is lactose free. It does make it a little hard to be spontaneous in the kitchen, but it is better than working with alternatives. I do use soy, almond, etc products but not when it comes to serious cooking or baking. They just fall short when compared to the real thing.

Try giving these a shot once. I use to to be the same way with taking a lot of pills. I take 1 of these before i have dairy and im good to go for quite a bit. I can eat a whole pint of ice cream or a large pizza on just 1 pill. You sometimes might have to take 2 depending on how much dairy but its pretty easy to judge and obviously varies for everyone. I found these about 6 years ago and they have been very consistent. You can find them cheaper in most local stores rather than amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Digestive-Advantage-Capsules-Helps-intolerance-Survives-probiotic-96/dp/B001G7QGCM

Thanks for your answers! Also curious: you said you don't purposefully eat dairy any more, but do you take any supplements for digestive health to reduce symptoms if you come into contact with trace amounts? For example, I came across these in another thread about lactose intolerance. Have you found anything similar that works?

My bad! I didn't realize it was the pills. I looked it up and yeah, ours have lactose as well! However, at zero calories per tablet, it can't be more than 1/8 gram of lactose (basing this on the US version found here.)