Is Dairy Causing Your Stomach Discomfort? – Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, Sports Performance Nutritionist

No one who has ever come to me with what they think is lactose intolerance has ever been tested. And this is fine because though breath testing can confirm or deny lactose malabsorption, it can’t help guide dietary restrictions. So, for me it’s close to useless. I would rather work with a person to find out what they can tolerate and make sure they have the most nutrient rich diet possible.

And I’ve had several cases where people think dairy is the issue and it turns out they can tolerate some if not all dairy products. I have also had 2 athletes recently who avoided milk due to what they thought was lactose intolerance (both have IBS). After trial and error we discovered they could enjoy a2 Milk® as well as hard cheeses without any issues. By adding real dairy milk back to their diet we were able to improve their nutrient intake.

Stomach discomfort can take a toll on your health and well-being. If you believe your stomach issues are coming from dairy, try a2 Milk® since it is easier on digestion and may help some avoid discomfort. When trying a2 Milk®, do not consume any other dairy products. a2 Milk® contains the same amounts of calcium and other important minerals and nutrients as cows’ milk because it is real cows’ milk. Click here to find out where you can buy a2 Milk®.

This blog was sponsored by a2 Milk®.