Lactose intolerance affects many aspects of daily life. However, this does not necessarily mean that you have to do without anything. Lactrase® capsules and tablets – as well as our following tips and tricks for everyday life – can help.
Talk about your special dietary requirements when you are invited or when you visit a restaurant. This is particularly important for dishes that do not obviously contain lactose (e.g. salad dressings or soups).
Here, as in all other situations, if you are not sure whether a food or drink contains lactose, you can take the precaution of using Lactrase® for carefree enjoyment.
This applies, for example, to fast food, ready-made sauces and soups, canned food, frozen meals, ready-made mashed potato mixes, confectionery (e.g. pralines, chocolate, snack bars, etc.), bread, pastries and cakes as well as meat and sausage products.
When buying unpackaged food, such as sausage, bread, cakes and fish products, ask whether the product was made using lactose, milk or milk products (e.g. sweet or sour cream).
If you need to take medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the product is lactose-free, or check the list of ingredients yourself.
The VDOE can put you in touch with a nutritionist in your area for a nutrition consultation. The following link will take you directly to a search for VDOE members specializing in food intolerances.
To the VDEO expert toolIf necessary, you can use the VDD to find a dietitian in your area for diet therapy or nutritional advice. The following link will take you directly to the search for VDD members.
To the VDD expert toolIf you would like to have a lactose tolerance test, you can contact a gastroenterologist (specialist in stomach and intestinal complaints). The bng (Berufsverband Niedergelassener Gastroenterologen Deutschlands e.V) doctors’ finder will help you to find an expert in your area quickly and easily.
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The following table shows the lactose content of common dairy products. You should test for yourself which amount of Lactrase® is sufficient for you. We recommend starting with two capsules or mini-tablets of Lactrase® 3300 or one capsule or mini-tablet of Lactrase® 6000 per 5 g of lactose in the meal.
| Food | Serving size | Ø Lactose per serving size | Recommended FCC units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow milk | 200 ml | 9,8 g | 6.000 |
| Buttermilk | 500 g | 18,8 g | 11.500 |
| Whey, whey drinks | 200 ml | 7,2 g | 4.500 |
| Condensed milk | 15 g | 1,4 g | 1.000 |
| Cream, cream (sweet, sour) | 50 g | 1,6 g | 1.000 |
| Creme fraiche | 50 g | 1,4 g | 1.000 |
| Yogurt | 150 g | 7,0 g | 4.500 |
| Low-fat curd cheese | 200 g | 8,2 g | 5.000 |
| Cottage cheese | 50 g | 1,3 g | 1.000 |
| Kefir | 200 g | 9,5 g | 6.000 |
| Ice cream (with milk) | 75 g (1 scoop) | 4,5 g | 3.000 |
| Cream cheese | 50 g | 0,9 g | 500 |
| Processed cheese | 50 g | 2,3 g | 1.500 |
| Butter | 25 g | 0,1 g | 50 |
