Let us first explain two similar words: lactose and lactase.
Lactose is a form of sugar found in cows’ milk and also in products containing or derived from cows’ milk.
Lactase is an enzyme in our intestines that digests lactose.
Some people do not have enough lactase to digest the lactose from milk and other dairy products. This is then called lactose-intolerance because the lactose cannot be properly digested. This can cause stomach and intestinal complaints such as bloating, cramps, flatulence and diarrhoea.
Once lactose is eliminated from the diet, all physical symptoms are alleviated. All Provamel products are completely lactose-free and can be included in a lactose-free diet.