High-Dose Lactase Tablets 22,000 FCC for Lactose Intolerance
Do you love cheese, yogurt, or a cappuccino, but your stomach doesn't agree? Then you know the problem. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose, the sugar in dairy products, in your small intestine. Some people don't produce enough of it. This supplement from LUTO Supplements provides 20,000 FCC per tablet, and the jar contains 365 tablets. That's enough for an entire year, with one tablet per day when consuming dairy.
What Lactase Does in Your Digestion
Lactose is a disaccharide, a double sugar. Your body cannot absorb it as is. Lactase must first break the bond between glucose and galactose. Only then do your intestinal cells absorb these two separate sugars. In people with reduced lactase production, unseparated lactose reaches the large intestine. Intestinal bacteria then process it, causing gas and water retention. A lactase enzyme supplement works at the source: it breaks down lactose in the small intestine before it reaches the large intestine. Lactase improves lactose digestion in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose.
What FCC Units Mean for Lactase
On lactase supplements, you always see a number followed by "FCC". FCC stands for Food Chemical Codex, a measurement method that indicates the amount of enzyme activity in a tablet. The higher the FCC number, the more lactose the enzyme can break down. This product provides 20,000 FCC per tablet. That's considerable. Many basic products range from 5,000 to 10,000 FCC. With 20,000 FCC, you have plenty of leeway, even for a meal containing a bit more dairy. However, it's good to know that the effect always depends on the amount of lactose you consume and the sensitivity of your intestines.
Timing Makes the Difference
Lactase only works if it is present in your stomach at the right time. If you take the tablet too early, the enzyme is already partially degraded before the lactose arrives. If you take it too late, the lactose has already passed your small intestine. In short: the ideal time is just before the first bite or sip of a dairy product. The tablet contains SEPISMART™ SR Granular, a release system that releases the enzyme gradually. This is convenient during a prolonged meal, as lactase then remains available longer in your digestive tract. The composition has otherwise remained simple: lactase powder, a vegetable excipient, and this release system. There is nothing more.
This lactase supplement from LUTO Supplements is a no-nonsense product. High enzyme activity, a pure composition, and enough tablets to not worry for an entire year about that butter croissant or glass of buttermilk. Simple, targeted, and suitable for daily use.