Lactase

Buy lactase supplements: lactase tablets in 7,000, 13,000 and 22,000 FCC

Lactase is an enzyme that splits lactose, the milk sugar in milk and dairy products, into the simple sugars glucose and galactose. The body produces this enzyme itself in the small intestine, but the amount varies greatly from person to person. A lactase supplement contains this enzyme in the form of a tablet that you take with a meal containing lactose.

In this collection you will find lactase tablets from Vit4ever and LUTO Supplements in three strengths: 7,000, 13,000 and 22,000 FCC per tablet, of which the 22,000 FCC variant is a slow-release tablet. All variants are vegan and free from unnecessary additives, and are available in different package sizes.

What is lactase?

Lactase (also known as beta-galactosidase) is a digestive enzyme. It ensures that lactose is split into glucose and galactose. Lactase for supplements is usually obtained through fermentation with microorganisms and is therefore usually suitable for a vegan diet.

Approved health claim for lactase

An approved health claim applies to the lactase enzyme: lactase enzyme improves the digestion of lactose in people who have difficulty digesting lactose. This claim applies to food supplements with at least 4,500 FCC units, to be taken with every lactose-containing meal. All tablets in this collection contain 7,000 FCC or more per tablet. Lactose tolerance varies from person to person; ask a doctor or dietitian for advice on the role of lactase in your diet.

What does FCC mean?

FCC stands for Food Chemicals Codex and is the unit in which the activity of the lactase enzyme is expressed. The number indicates how much enzyme activity a tablet contains, not the weight. This allows you to fairly compare products from different brands based on the number of FCC per tablet.

What strengths are available?

In our range you can choose from 7,000, 13,000 and 22,000 FCC per tablet. Which strength is right for you depends on the amount of lactose in your meal and on your personal preference. The 22,000 FCC tablets are designed as slow-release tablets. Always follow the directions for use on the packaging of the chosen product.

How and when do you take lactase?

You take lactase directly before or during a meal or drink that contains lactose, with some water. Take one tablet with every lactose-containing meal. If a meal does not contain lactose, a lactase tablet is not necessary. Follow the recommended dosage on the packaging for the number of tablets per meal.

What does lactose contain?

Lactose occurs naturally in milk and in dairy products such as yogurt, quark, cream, ice cream and soft cheeses. Hard, long-aged cheeses usually contain little lactose. In addition, milk powder or whey is processed in many processed products, such as bread, biscuits, sauces and ready-made meals. On the label of a product you can see whether it contains milk or lactose.

Buying lactase: what to look for?

When choosing, look at the number of FCC per tablet, whether you want a regular or slow-release tablet and how many tablets are in a package, so that you can compare the price per tablet. Also check whether the product is vegan and what excipients have been used. In this collection, all lactase tablets are vegan and free from unnecessary additives.