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Lactose Information
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Most people with lactose intolerance can tolerate some amount of lactose in their diet. In fact, a review of the medical and scientific literature1,2 suggests that most could tolerate up to 6 g of lactose per serving.
Pediatric Products
Lactose is the main carbohydrate source in most Similac® formulas.
Similac® Sensitive® Lactose Sensitivity, Similac Total Comfort® and Similac® Alimentum® are formulated with an alternate carbohydrate source and therefore contain only inherent sources of lactose derived from the milk protein source, making them suitable for infants with lactose sensitivity. Similac® Isomil® is considered lactose-free.
PediaSure® products contain less than 500 mg of lactose per 100 mL. They are therefore suitable for most people with lactose intolerance.
Adult Products
All Abbott’s adult nutritional products contain some milk protein, with the exception of Pedialyte®, Pedialyte® powder sticks, Pedialyte® AdvancedCare® Plus powder sticks and Pedialyte® freezer pops.
Abbott’s adult nutritional products contain less than 500 mg of lactose per 100 mL. They are therefore suitable for most people with lactose intolerance.
For additional information related to ingredients in Abbott products, refer to the PRODUCTS section of this website or the product label.
References:
- Suarez F. Abbott Nutrition medical assessment of lactose tolerance in the lactose maldigesters population. April 2007.
- Hertzler SR, Huynh BC, Savaiano DA. How much lactose is low lactose? J Am Diet Assoc 1996;96:243-6.