Lamberts Lactase Complex 350mg 60 Tabs

Lactase (lactase) is a necessary digestive enzyme for the breakdown of the main carbohydrate of milk Lactose (lactose). Lactase is produced by the body in the small intestine. In cases of reduced or zero production of lactase from the small intestine, the unbroken lactose is transported to the large intestine where it is fermented. This leads to the production of hydrogen, carbon dioxide and organic acids resulting in gas production, contraction of the muscles of the intestinal wall and causing diarrhoea. The severity of the clinical manifestations depends on the degree of enzyme deficiency.

Lactose intolerance is not life-threatening, but it leads to disturbances in its quality, as the avoidance of dairy products can lead to dietary restrictions. The potency of enzyme activity is measured in Food Chemical Codex (FCC) units. The Food Chemical Codex is the worldwide standard for determining the activity of plant enzymes. This standard describes the strength of enzyme activity in units (i.u.), better than the other widely used standard, which uses the weight of enzymes (measured in mg) to determine enzyme activity. The specific product is of high potency and can only be compared with corresponding products of other manufacturers, which include units (i.u.) and not weight (mg) as a measure of enzyme activity.

This product can be used for a long time helping to reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerance.