what is the difference between lactase and lactaid ?
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Lactaid is a brand name. All the Lactaid products that I know of contain the enzyme "lactase". Lactase is a generic term for an enzyme that breaks lactose (glucose bound to galactose) into a molecule of glucose and a separate molecule of galactose. Both glucose and galactose are six-carbon surgars. The human body can only adsorb simple six-carbon sugars such as glucose and galactose. When six-carbon sugars are bound together, such as the sugar lactose (lactose = glucose+galacose) it does not get adsorbed by the intestine, instead the lactose travels down the gut and becomes food for bacteria. The bacteria grow and grow, creating gas, and the lactose itself pulls water out of the body and causes diarrhea (osmotic effect). Most people secrete the enzyme lactase into their intestine to break down lactose, but if you do not secrete enough, then you have lactose intolerance. This can be temporary (after a stomach infection) or congenital lactase deficiency. Often lactase deficiency gets worse as people grow up from childhood. You can replace the enzyme by taking it orally or eat food that already has the lactose broken down (ie lactose-free milk). Note that breaking down lactose before eating the milk will make it taste sweeter, since glucose is produced.
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Lactose is a sugar that is commonly found in milk.Lactase is an enzyme that many people have in their digestive system that breaks down lactose into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the intestine. Lactose intolerant people do not have lactase, and they cannot digest it, leading to digestive problems. Lactaid is milk with lactase added to break down the lactose; Lactaid also makes lactase pills that people can take before eating dairy products.Source:Things ending in -ose are sugars: sucrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, etc.Things ending in -ase are generally enzymes that break down a chemical. Lactose is a sugar that is commonly found in milk.Lactase is an enzyme that many people have in their digestive system that breaks down lactose into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the intestine. Lactose intolerant people do not have lactase, and they cannot digest it, leading to digestive problems. Lactaid is milk with lactase added to break down the lactose; Lactaid also makes lactase pills that people can take before eating dairy products.Source:Things ending in -ose are sugars: sucrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, etc.Things ending in -ase are... » Read More Lactose is a sugar that is commonly found in milk.Lactase is an enzyme that many people have in their digestive system that breaks down lactose into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the intestine. Lactose intolerant people do not have lactase, and they cannot digest it, leading to digestive problems. Lactaid is milk with lactase added to break down the lactose; Lactaid also makes lactase pills that people can take before eating dairy products.Source:Things ending in -ose are sugars: sucrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, etc.Things ending in -ase are generally enzymes that break down a chemical. « Show Less
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I really don't know the difference; but, as I see on Amazon, the Enzymatic ones are more expensive. I would recommend you ask your Vet which one he wants you to get for your animal.
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Sorry, I don't know. I had to get rid of it as it made me very sick. I think it was because of the lactose in it but I don't have it anymore to look at the label for you.
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The product I received has lactose as first ingredient. I would prefer it did not have lactose.
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They appear to be very similar as both contain proteolytic (protein digesting) enzymes with very similar benefits. I use serrapeptase to help with blood circulation and so far I think it's helped because I've cut my BP meds in half..
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I am not 100% sure but I don't think so. I am lactose intolerance myself and when I mix it with lactaid milk, I have no problem.
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I read the ingredient list and did not see lactose mentioned. I am still very pleased with the results.
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Ingredients:Water, Sweeteners (Maltitol, Isomalt, Maltitol Syrup, Lactitol) Gelatine, Natural colors and natural flavoring (vanilla)i believe lactitol is a kind of lactose
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It's a powder that you mix with milk. I suppose you could use a lactose free milk-like product. Since I don't have the problem I've never tried. But the powder itself is lactose free.
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I have tried several different lactase enzyme products and found this one to be the most cost effective. I am not sure how many gallons it treats (more than a dozen) but it only requires 20 drops per gallon. My kids prefer the taste of treated milk by far over the expensive Lactaid milk. If I treat the milk as soon as I bring it home, it lasts a few days more past the expiration date than if untreated.
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This is what wikipedia says the difference is: "S. boulardii is often marketed as a probiotic in a lyophilized form and is therefore often referred to as Saccharomyces boulardii lyo." Nutricology is not in the lyophilized form, whereas Florastol is. I used this particular pro-biotic to try to get diarrhea under control. You can also view what "lyophilized" means at wikipedia or anywhere on the web actually. Good luck.
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The difference ls in the source of the protein, whey comes from milk and therefore irnos an animal source of protein, and it commonly causes bloating and gas. Meantime Vega is s plant source of protein that is lighter on the stomach. It's not that one is better than the other, is moré about they aré different and it depends on your prefferences and how your boda reacts
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Sorry don't understand the question. I use the SP brank Calcium Lactate 1900. It's highly recommended. Hope this answers your question. k
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Yes, it is free of dairy sugars, including lactose. This product is Raw, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, No Binders or Fillers. This product has the lactase enzyme to catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose to glucose and galactose.
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AmLactin has 12% AHA (lactic acid); U-Lactin has 10% Urea and 2% AHA (lactic acid). Urea is a humectant (attracts and retains moisture) like glycerin, only more powerful. AHA's exfoliate the top layer of the skin, making it smoother. I use both: AmLactin at night, U-Lactin in the morning. Since AmLactin has more AHA, it can be more irritating to the skin, whereas U-Lactin is much more soothing because of the urea. Both are great, it just depends on what you're looking for in a lotion.
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I don't know I looked on the label but it didn't have anything about lactose. Sorry!
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Lactose monohydrate is not listed as an ingredient. This one is not a generic.