Yet despite health benefits, some people avoid milk, claiming lactose intolerance leaves them no choices in the dairy department. B elieve it or not, even people who believe they're lactose intolerant can consume milk, say health professionals. In fact, those who avoid dairy and its essential nutrients run the risk of developing osteoporosis and other maladies. B efore crossing milk off the grocery list, it's important to understand lactose intolerance, the myths associated with it and ways to avoid its discomfort. I'm lactose intolerant, so I can't have dairy products, especially milk.
Lactose intolerance produces symptoms like bloating and gas.
Neither lactose maldigestion or lactose intolerance means dairy foods should be strictly avoided. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, most people with an intolerance can easily consume up to two cups of milk per day, one in the morning and one at night, without experiencing symptoms. In fact, consuming milk on a regular basis may actually improve tolerance to lactose over time. I must be allergic to milk because my stomach hurts after I drink it. Odds are against it.