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Milk Sugar Was Source of Digestive Upset

Q. You’ve heard from a lot of people with bad indigestion. I used to be one of them. One day quite by accident I forgot to buy milk. To my surprise the next day the indigestion disappeared. Since I have given up milk, I can literally eat anything, even Mexican food, without difficulty. I now use lactose-free milk and soy yogurt. I hope this helps others.

A. Many adults have difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar in milk. For them, lactose can cause bloating, cramping or diarrhea in addition to indigestion. Thanks for sharing your story.

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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