Lactase 7,000 FCC | 180 or 365 Tablets | Vit4ever

Lactase 7,000 FCC from Vit4ever

Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose, the milk sugar in milk and dairy, into two smaller sugars. Vit4ever provides this enzyme in tablets containing 7,000 FCC units each, in a bottle of 180 or 365 tablets. Take 1 to 2 tablets immediately before or during a meal or drink containing lactose. The tablets also contain microcrystalline cellulose as a carrier and stearic acid as an anti-caking agent, and are vegan.

Lactose and the lactase enzyme

Lactose consists of two linked sugar molecules, glucose and galactose. The lactase enzyme separates these two. The lactase enzyme improves the digestion of lactose in people who have difficulty digesting lactose. This effect is achieved with a dose of at least 4,500 FCC (Food Chemical Codex) units, taken with every lactose-containing meal. Lactose tolerance varies from person to person; seek advice on the role of lactase in your diet.

Why the dosage is expressed in FCC

FCC stands for Food Chemical Codex and is a measure of an enzyme's activity, not its weight. With enzymes, weight tells you very little: a tiny amount of pure enzyme can be just as active as a larger amount of less concentrated material, similar to the difference between concentrated juice and a diluted drink. This is why lactase products are always indicated in FCC units instead of milligrams, an international standard that allows manufacturers to clearly specify the activity of food enzymes. Each tablet of this product provides 7,000 FCC, well above the 4,500 FCC required for the authorized claim per lactose-containing meal. For a small amount of dairy, such as a cappuccino or a bowl of yogurt at breakfast, one tablet is usually enough. For a more substantial meal with a lot of dairy, such as a cheese fondue or a creamy pasta sauce, you can take two. If you are unsure about the amount of lactose in a dish, the safer choice is often to take two tablets instead of one.

Why timing is important here

Lactase must reach your gastrointestinal tract at the same time as the lactose. If you take the tablet hours before or after the meal, the enzyme will not be present when the lactose is. Therefore, the advice is simple: take the tablet immediately before or while eating or drinking something containing lactose, not long before. There is no need to chew; the tablet dissolves on its own as soon as it comes into contact with moisture.

Simple composition, two bottle sizes

In addition to the lactase enzyme, the tablets contain microcrystalline cellulose, a commonly used plant-based filler that gives tablets their shape, and stearic acid as an anti-caking agent. They contain no magnesium stearate, colorings, or preservatives. The tablets are vegan and free from gluten and lactose. You can choose between a bottle of 180 or 365 tablets, depending on how often you have dairy on your menu and how far ahead you want to plan without having to order a new bottle. Vit4ever has every batch tested for enzyme activity in an independent laboratory, so that the 7,000 FCC on the label is actually in the tablet. This testing is independent of the production line, which increases the reliability of the stated value.

In short: a lactase supplement for meals containing dairy, with 7,000 FCC per tablet. This way, you know exactly when and how much of this lactase supplement to take, instead of guessing.