Video: How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
Peer reviewed by Dr Sarah JarvisLast updated by Rose Constantine Smith, ANutrLast updated 25 Jun 2018
Meets Patient’s editorial guidelines
- DownloadDownload
- Share
- Language
- Discussion
- Audio Version
- Add to preferred sources on Google
Having an intolerance to lactose means that your digestive system struggles to process foods containing lactose. Our experts take a look at what this could mean for you.
Playlist: How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
4 videos
How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
Can I eat any dairy if I'm lactose intolerant?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
How can I eat healthily if I'm intolerant to lactose?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
What should I eat if I'm breastfeeding and my child has cow's milk allergy?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
Patient picks for Food allergy and intolerance
Allergies, blood and immune system
How to cope with a nut allergy at Christmas
Around two in 100 children and one in 200 adults have a nut allergy in the UK. Nuts are a staple ingredient in many Christmas recipes, and sometimes they are not easy to spot. It's important to be careful over the festive season and protect those with food allergies from allergic reactions.
by Amberley Davis
Allergies, blood and immune system
Is it cow's milk allergy or lactose intolerance?
The supermarket chiller aisles are bursting with lactose-free and dairy milk substitutes these days. There's never been more choice for what to put on your cornflakes. But many people confuse the terms 'lactose intolerance' and 'cow's milk allergy'. So what's the difference?
by Dr Jennifer Kelly, MRCGP
About the authorView full bio
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
Nutritionist
BSc (Hons), ANutr
Rose has authored for several publications including The Healthy Food Guide and is a Nutrition and Wellbeing Manager for The Good Eating Co.
About the reviewerView full bio
Dr Sarah Jarvis
Clinical Consultant
MA (Cantab), BM, BCh (Oxon), DRCOG, FRCGP, MBE
After training in medicine at Cambridge and Oxford, Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE became a GP.
Article history
The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Article also available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, and Swedish.
25 Jun 2018 | Latest version
Join the conversation
Share your thoughts or experiences with others in our patient communities.
Ask, share, connect.
Browse discussions, ask questions, and share experiences across hundreds of health topics.
Feeling unwell?
Assess your symptoms online for free
Sign up to the Patient newsletter
Your weekly dose of clear, trustworthy health advice - written to help you feel informed, confident and in control.
By subscribing you accept our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. We never sell your data.
More in allergies, blood and immune system
- Are all hay fever treatments the same?
- Are private allergy tests worth it?
- Blood test could predict Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms
- Can a new blood test detect lung cancer early?
- Could you have a nightshade allergy?
- Cow's milk allergy: Which dairy-free milks are suitable for children?
- Does the contraceptive pill increase your risk of blood clots?
- Hay fever videos
- How to get over a fear of blood tests
- How to improve your immunity through diet and lifestyle
- New blood test may detect aggressive prostate cancer
- Signs you may have anaemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency signs you need to know
- What is alcohol intolerance, and what are its symptoms?
- What is stiff person syndrome?
- What is the difference between allergy and intolerance?
- What to expect when you give blood
- What women need to know about autoimmune conditions
- When is hay fever season in the UK - and how can you avoid the symptoms?
- Which foods should you avoid if you have a soy allergy?