Actor Laz Alonso, famous for playing the character Mother's Milk on the Amazon Prime Video series "The Boys," shares that, despite his character's name, he is actually lactose-intolerant. Laz cooks with Lactaid milk, which allows him to make delicious recipes without the lactose. “100% Real Milk. No Lactose.”

History. In 1984, HP Hood was the first dairy to bring Lactaid-branded milk to the New England market; entrepreneur Alan Kligerman had introduced the Lactaid brand of lactase dietary supplements in 1977 and then started to license the brand to dairies in 1982.

Lactose-free milk is made by adding lactase to regular milk, breaking down lactose into simple sugars that are easier to digest. Though it's slightly sweeter, it can be a good alternative for people with lactose intolerance. Still, it's unsuitable for people with dairy allergy or those avoiding dairy for other reasons.

LACTAID® products contain lactase, a natural enzyme that helps break down lactose – the sugar found in dairy foods like milk, ice cream or cheese - into two simple sugars (galactose and glucose) that are easily digested. If not properly digested, lactose can cause gas, bloating, cramps, and/or diarrhea.

Lactaid® pills are a brand of lactase that come in a chewable tablet. This medication helps your body digest lactose. Lactose is a substance in dairy products like milk and cheese. This medication prevents bloating, diarrhea and gas caused by lactose intolerance.

This easy-to digest milk is lactose free, so you can drink it 'til the cows come home. Plus, it's 100% real whole milk, so it's perfect for your favorite recipes, by the glass, or paired with cookies.

So now you know how milk becomes lactose free, but what are the benefits of lactose free milk? Easy to digest: With the addition of the lactase enzyme, lactose free milk is much easier to digest meaning less digestive tract discomfort such as indigestion, gas, stomach pains, bloating and diarrhoea.

Lactaid: Founded by the Son of a Dairyman During his routes, Alan discovered that not everyone could enjoy his family's delicious products due to lactose. Life without dairy? Alan wouldn't stand for it. So, Alan studied dairy science at Cornell and after graduating, founded Lactaid in 1974.

The key to using lactate fast act is to remember to follow the directions. And take it with that first bite or sip of dairy. And if I plan on eating a lot of dairy. I may need to take two tablets.

Definitions of Lactaid. any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose. synonyms: lactase. type of: disaccharidase. an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides.

How does LACTAID® break down lactose in their products? LACTAID® products contain lactase, a natural enzyme that helps break down lactose – the sugar found in dairy foods like milk, ice cream or cheese - into two simple sugars (galactose and glucose) that are easily digested.

Our Lactose-free whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and a good source of protein and vitamin D. This easy-to digest milk is lactose free, so you can drink it 'til the cows come home. Plus, it's 100% real whole milk, so it's perfect for your favorite recipes, by the glass, or paired with cookies.