If you have lactose intolerance, lactose (milk sugar) cannot be broken down into its components glucose and galactose. The enzyme lactase is responsible for this breakdown. If enzyme activity is insufficient or missing, the uncleaved lactose cannot be absorbed by the body and then triggers flatulence or diarrhea in the lower parts of the intestine
If lactose intolerance has been diagnosed, a change in diet is necessary: depending on the severity, the consumption of foods containing lactose should be restricted or stopped completely. Furthermore, the symptoms can be alleviated by additionally taking the missing enzyme in the form of lactase preparations. The treating doctor will advise you on this.
Since cow's milk is usually an integral part of the daily diet and many dishes are prepared with it, good-tasting alternatives are important for the varied design of a lactose-free diet. Kölln oat drinks taste just as delicious on their own as they do on mueslis, in milkshakes, sweet main courses and desserts. They are a good alternative if you want to eat a more plant-based diet.
