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Lactose Intolerant? Dairy You Can Enjoy

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Get the Facts on Lactose Intolerance

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Lactose: How Much Is Too Much?

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Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Symptoms range from mild to severe, depending on how much lactose you can tolerate. They may last 30 minutes to 2 hours after consuming milk products with lactose.

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bloating
  • Gas
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea

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