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Loose bowels all the time

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turkey
turkey

Hi anyone that is dairy free do yous avoid lactose also. I got lactose test and was told I was not lactose intolerant, but have stopped dairy as it gives be bad stomach. I now avoid lactose too. Don't know if I should or not. Doctor no help.

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 turkey

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    If avoiding lactose makes you feel better, avoid lactose.  If you see no difference, take lactose.
  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 turkey

    Posted

    Only avoid lactose if you are intolerant to it.
  • martin31040
    martin31040 turkey

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    Hi, I avoid lactose, lactose is a milk sugar and your body produces lactase to break it down, but many people don't produce lactose or not enough and you can't digest it and this causes the problems like bloating and gut issues, so basically cutting out lactose shouldn't be a problem.

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