Milk and dairy products are an indispensable source of flavor and dietary nutrient intake in our daily diet. If you have been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, or if you are prone to uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating and flatulence after consuming dairy products, you may want to consider incorporating lactase into your supplement formulas. Read carefully below as Nutri-Echo Wellness takes you on an in-depth exploration of how lactase can affect your health.

Lactose, Lactase and Lactose Intolerance

Lactose: Lactose, a sugar present in milk and various dairy products, is composed of glucose and galactose and is prevalently found in mammalian milk. For infants and young children, lactose serves as a vital source of energy, while the galactose that arises from its breakdown is a necessary element of the glycolipids found in the brain and nervous tissue, proving critical for the child's cognitive development.

Lactase: The prerequisite for lactose to be absorbed and utilized by the body is hydrolysis by lactase, a digestive enzyme presents on the surface of the microvillous membrane of the mucosa of the small intestine in mammals, which catalyzes the decomposition of lactose into galactose and glucose.

Lactose intolerance: When the amount of lactose in the small intestine exceeds the digestive capacity of lactase, the lactose that cannot be digested and absorbed increases the osmotic pressure in the intestinal lumen, and when it reaches the colon, it produces gas, lactic acid, formic acid, etc., under the action of bacteria, which causes diarrhea, intestinal chirping, flatulence, and other phenomena.

Why are You Prone to Lactase Deficiency?

• In infants and young children, lactase is late maturing, low in small intestinal mucosal disaccharidases, susceptible to damage, and slow to recover.
• For adults, mammalian lactase activity has a typical physiologic decrease with age, and in adulthood, small intestinal mucosal lactase activity falls to a low level and is maintained throughout life.

Therefore, lactase is an essential enzyme and we are all very susceptible to lactase deficiency. Exogenous intake of lactase is needed to help people with lactose intolerance digest lactose more efficiently and reduce the digestive discomfort associated with lactose intake.

Health Benefits of Lactase

The main health benefits of adding lactase ingredients to supplement products include:

Improvement of digestive discomfort

People with lactose intolerance lack the enzyme lactase in their small intestine, so the lactose in milk cannot be broken down and metabolized in the small intestine, but is fermented by colon bacteria to produce gases such as hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane, as well as short-chain fatty acids. By adding lactase enzyme to assist in the breakdown of lactose, the symptoms of lactose intolerance can be effectively alleviated, leading to better digestion and reducing symptoms such as bloating, flatulence and diarrhea.

Enhancing lactose tolerance

Supplementing with lactase can aid individuals with lactose intolerance in increasing their tolerance to lactose-containing foods, thereby broadening their dietary options and enhancing their nutritional intake.

Increased nutrient absorption

Lactose is the primary carbohydrate in milk. People of all ages, from infants to older adults, must obtain the necessary nutrients from dairy products like milk, which contains calcium, vitamin D, and protein. By taking lactase supplements, individuals can increase their ability to absorb these nutrients, which can promote overall nutritional intake and potential health benefits.

How to Obtain the Best Source of Lactase?

Nutri-Echo Wellness is a well-regarded manufacturer in the digestive health product field. Our Nutri-Echo Pro-Digestive Enzymes product features lactase to aid those with lactose intolerance in consuming dairy products while maintaining digestive health. Our lactase ingredients are sourced safely and come with a guarantee of stability, activity, and potency during both production and storage. By purchasing our Nutri-Echo Pro-Digestive Enzymes product, you enhance the likelihood of obtaining the highest quality lactase source that meets your standards for safety, efficacy, and excellence.