Say Cheese—Or Don’t: Tackling Lactose Intolerance

Do milk and dairy products cause tummy troubles or allergic reactions in your child? In this episode, we break down the key differences between lactose intolerance and cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) — two often-confused conditions with very different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to spot the signs, get the right diagnosis, and make informed dietary choices. Whether you’re navigating food labels, planning school lunches, or managing symptoms at home, this episode offers trusted, evidence-based advice to help families thrive — with or without dairy.Sources:Darma, A., Sumitro, K.R., Jo, J. and Sitorus, N. (2024) 'Lactose Intolerance versus Cow’s Milk Allergy in Infants: A Clinical Dilemma', Nutrients, 16 (414). doi:10.3390/nu16030414.Di Costanzo, M. and Berni Canani, R. (2018) 'Lactose Intolerance: Common Misunderstandings', Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 73(Suppl 4), pp. 30–37. doi:10.1159/000493669.Heine, R.G., AlRefaee, F., Bachina, P., De Leon, J.C., Geng, L., Gong, S., Madrazo, J.A., Ngamphaiboon, J., Ong, C. and Rogacion, J.M. (2017) 'Lactose intolerance and gastrointestinal cow’s milk allergy in infants and children – common misconceptions revisited', World Allergy Organization Journal, 10, p. 41. doi:10.1186/s40413-017-0173-0.Madrazo, J.A., Alrefaee, F., Chakrabarty, A., de Leon, J.C., Geng, L., Gong, S., Heine, R.G., Järvi, A., Ngamphaiboon, J., Ong, C. and Rogacion, J.M. (2022) 'International Cross-Sectional Survey among Healthcare Professionals on the Management of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy and Lactose Intolerance in Infants and Children', Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, 25(3), pp. 263-274. doi:10.5223/pghn.2022.25.3.263.McFee, R.B. (2024) 'Lactose intolerance – A practical approach, Part 1', Disease-a-Month, 70, p. 101823. doi:10.1016/j.disamonth.2024.101823.Shaukat, A. (2024) 'Lactose intolerance and lactase deficiency', BMJ Best Practice US. Silberman, E.S. and Jin, J. (2019) 'Lactose Intolerance', JAMA Patient Page, 322(16), p. 1620.Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast and on this website is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Please don't ignore or delay seeking medical advice based on content from this podcast or website.Buy me a coffee: https://coff.ee/goodlifecreationsSend us Fan MailSupport the showBrought to you by - Goodlife Creations (2026). Music by - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay.