Sweet Acidophilus Milk

[Cross-stitch gal]

I am lactose intolerant and normally drink my store's brand of lactaid. Today I found this sweet acidophilus milk that is less expensive in price. Do any of you know anything about this milk, or happen to drink it? I currently go through a half gallon plus some a week of lactaid so switching might be beneficial pocket wise . I'm wondering how digestible this stuff is and what you might be able to tell me about it.

Thankyou.

 

[theOcean]

I looked it up and found some great explanations of it here! I think it can still contain some lactose, too, though if you're intolerant like me it's probably still not safe. It says it basically functions as a probiotic though because of the bacteria it contains.

There's also a warning about it on the website, here:

Acidophilus milk is usually not recommended for people who have immune system problems. Because there are live bacteria in the milk, they could cause an infection in people who's bodies cannot control their growth. People who are allergic to milk should also avoid this product.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Thanks Ocean! That's more of a reason why we didn't buy it outright. I was planning to ask my GI about it next week at my appt. But, figured I'd most likely get faster response here.

 

[theOcean]

It's no problem! I drink our local lactose-free milk here so I was curious to see another kind of milk brought up, too. Good thing you didn't get it!

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Unfortunately, it seems like everything we do is expensive. :ybatty: Will let you know if I find some secret milk that works! :ybiggrin:

 

[theOcean]

Unfortunately! Our medications, our food... You think they'd make healthy food/food for people with restrictions cheaper to encourage more people to eat it, but nope.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Have you tried Kefir milk Ocean? I found some at a store today when I was looking for gallon size Lactaid for kicks. Supposedly, it's lactose free. I've never tried it, but might be interested. There's a lot of talk on here about homemade kefir milk. But, not much about store bought...

 

[theOcean]

I haven't heard of it before, no! Just did a quick search on it to check if it's safe.

During the fermentation, changes in composition of nutrients and other ingredients occur. Lactose, the sugar present in milk, is broken down mostly to Lactic acid (25%) by the lactic acid bacteria.

As a result of the fermentation, very little lactose remains in kefir. People with lactose intolerance are able to tolerate kefir, providing the number of live bacteria present in this beverage consumed is high enough (i.e., fermentation has proceeded for adequate time). It has also been shown that fermented milk products have a slower transit time than milk, which may further improve lactose digestion.

It seems like it should hopefully be safe! I haven't seen it anywhere myself, but I might give it a try one day if I do. Thank you!

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

I believe we saw it at Winco. I'm not sure if you have that up there in Canada. At least, I haven't seen it when we've visited my in-laws. But, I too would be interested in trying it. Might also ask my GI about it this next week to see if he knows anything too...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20030530/kefir-helps-lactose-intolerance