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Lactase Drops 15 ml

• Enzyme responsible for milk sugar (lactase) breakdown
• Recommended for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Can be used for preparing lactose-free products
• Reduces irritations in gastrointestinal tract
• Reduces nausea, flatulence, gas, and abdominal pains
• Helps to digest dairy products
• Perfect for people with lactose intolerance
• Practical and functional liquid form
• Supports functioning of digestive system
• Safe even for little children
• Eliminates digestive discomfort
• Alleviates gastric problems
• Delicate sweet taste
• Prevents diarrhoea

Seeking Health Lactase Drops is a dietary supplement with lactase – a natural enzyme responsible for digesting lactose found in dairy products.

The preparation is recommended for people with lactose intolerance who suffer from various problems in the digestive system (gas, abdominal pains, diarrhoea, bowel cramps) after consuming milk or dairy products. It can be used both by adults and children. Supplementation is also worth considering in the case of people with irritable bowel syndrome; according to latest research, lactase can play a major role in reducing IBS symptoms.

The preparation is in a liquid form, and a special dispenser helps to take precisely the right amount. The pleasant sweet taste makes oral administration very comfortable. The product can be used for preparing lactose-free products. The user only has to add a few drops to milk, yoghurt or curd and they can enjoy the taste of their favourite dairy products without the risk of digestive discomfort.

Lactase is one of the enzymes categorised as beta-galactosidases. Its synthesis takes place in the small intestine, at the top of the intestinal villi. Just like other enzymes, it catalyses chemical reactions that result in the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones that are possible to assimilate by the organism. The activity of lactase is concentrated on lactose, that is milk sugar. Lactase hydrolyses it to easily assimilable galactose and glucose.

Reduction of digestive discomfort connected with lactose intolerance
The reason of lactose intolerance lies in lactase deficiency. The activity of the enzyme naturally decreases with age, which is why the problem with digesting milk and dairy products is so common among adults. Lactase deficiencies can also be induced by food allergies connected with intestinal mucosa damage, parasitical infections, as well as some intestinal infections.

Lactose intolerance is rather easy to diagnose. It manifests itself through gastric problems (nausea, abdominal pains, gas, thin stools, bubbling in the bowels) that occur after dairy product consumption. The guilty one in this case of lactose deposited in the intestines which retains water and stimulates the activity of intestinal bacterial flora. There takes place the process of fermentation in which such compounds are released as hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane. They have an irritating effect on the gastrointestinal tract which, in turn, leads to digestive discomfort – flatulence, gas, colic, nausea, diarrhoea.

Lactose intolerance does not have to mean eliminating dairy products from the diet. An easy way to get rid of the problems is delivering lactase in the form of a supplement. It can also serve as a base for self-prepared lactose-free dairy products. Milk with a few drops of lactase is safe for people with lactose intolerance, and consuming it bears no risk of digestive problems. It does not have to be consumed immediately after preparation, it can be stored safely in a fridge for up to 48 hours. The same can be done with yoghurt, curd, ice cream, etc. The supplement has a pleasant sweet taste, and the amount needed for neutralising lactose are so small that the final taste of a product or a dish do not change.

Lactase for digestive problems in children
Lactase is a safe compound and can be consumed even by toddlers. Wide-ranging research conducted in Ireland proved that using synthetic lactase does not inhibit the production of the endogenous enzyme. What is more, including lactase in the diet of breastfeeding mother managed to eliminate colic in as many as 45% babies tested.

Digestive disorders are very common in autistic children. Scientists point at the correlation between the disorders and the decreased activity of disaccharidases (lactase, sucrase, and maltase), which often accompanies autism. Supplementing lactose levels can be a potential solution to the problem.

Lactase can be administered to children who experience temporary lactose intolerance resulting from an intestinal infection (usually after a rotavirus infection) or the presence of parasites (like Giardia lamblia, tapeworms).

Reduction of IBS symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic intestinal disease accompanied by digestive problems. Its pathogenesis has not been entirely discovered; however, according to latest scientific research, supplementing the level of digestive enzymes can help to reduce most of the troublesome symptoms (excess gas in the intestine, flatulence, abdominal pains, irregular bowel movements). Tests showed that in 1 in 5 patients suffering from IBS, including lactase in their diet reduced the intensity of the symptoms.

Alleviating irritations in the gastrointestinal tract
Research suggests that lactase deficiency can increase the risk of irritations occurring in the gastrointestinal tract and have a negative effect on the condition of the intestinal mucosa. That, in turn, harms that functioning of the digestive system and makes diarrhoea worse. In such cases, the solution to the problem can be including synthetic lactase in the diet.

To sum up, Lactase Drops is a perfect way to enjoy the natural taste of dairy products and benefit from their nutritional value without the risk of experiencing digestive discomfort. The supplement is appropriate even for small children. The liquid form ensures the simplicity of use and the comfort of preparing lactose-free dairy products at home. The gentle sweet taste of the supplement will surely have no negative effect on any dish based on dairy products containing it.