If your lactose intolerante can you still drink soy milk and be ok?

Answer 1

Yes, I'm lactose intolerant and soy milk is what I drink instead. Otherwise there's goat's milk and that stuff is gross! Soy milk tastes a little more creamer and richer. I get really full when I drink it. Its healthier for you though. Also its jam-packed full of vitamins and proteins that any health freak drinks it. Just a warning, it may make your favorite cereal taste a little different. Take Care!

Answer 2

I have a problem digesting lactose. I have never tried soy milk products, but this I can tell you for sure: I began drinking Horizon Organic Skim milk about a year ago and I am pain free now. I think my problem may have something to do with the antibiotics and the hormones in conventional milk.

Answer 3

yes

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/lactoseintolerance/
What is lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the major sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells that line the small intestine. Lactase breaks down milk sugar into two simpler forms of sugar called glucose and galactose, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. Not all people deficient in lactase have the symptoms commonly associated with lactose intolerance, but those who do are said to have lactose intolerance.

People sometimes confuse lactose intolerance with cow’s milk intolerance because the symptoms are often the same. However, lactose intolerance and cow’s milk intolerance are not related. Being intolerant to cow’s milk is an allergic reaction triggered by the immune system. Lactose intolerance is a problem caused by the digestive system.

What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?

People who do not have enough lactase to digest the amount of lactose they consume may feel very uncomfortable when they digest milk products. Common symptoms, which range from mild to severe, include nausea, cramps, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Symptoms begin about 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating or drinking foods containing lactose. The severity of symptoms depends on many factors, including the amount of lactose a person can tolerate and a person’s age, ethnicity, and digestion rate.

Answer 4

I used to drink soy milk, even before I discovered I was lactose intolerant. But, soy started to make me sick, so I just drink lactose free milk.

Answer 5

Of course. Soy is a bean. It's great for you and a wonderful substitute to cow milk if you are lactose intolerant. Another substitute besides soy is goat milk.

Answer 6

Yes, lactose is only contained in dairy products. Soy milk comes from soybeans and is lactose free.

Answer 7

Yes. Soy does not have lactose.

Answer 8

Yes,that's why most people drink it.You can drink rice milk too.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

Definitely.. this is what is recommended if you are.