Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products. It is a common condition, affecting up to 75% of the world’s population. Lactose intolerance can cause a range of symptoms, including bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. There are a few different ways to check for lactose intolerance.
One way to check for lactose intolerance is to do a lactose tolerance test. This test involves drinking a solution of lactose and then measuring your blood sugar levels over the next few hours. If your blood sugar levels do not rise after drinking the lactose solution, it is likely that you are lactose intolerant. Another way to check for lactose intolerance is to keep a food diary. For a few weeks, write down everything you eat and drink, as well as any symptoms you experience. If you notice that you experience symptoms of lactose intolerance after eating or drinking dairy products, it is likely that you are lactose intolerant.
