Source Naturals ~ Lactase Digest

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.—Source Naturals introduced Lactase Digest, developed to help break down the lactose in dairy and relieve the discomfort people feel when eating dairy if they are lactose intolerant. Source Naturals National Science Educator Guy Devin, Ph.D. stated, "Lactose intolerance occurs when the body cannot produce the enzyme lactase in the quantities needed to break down lactose, or 'milk sugar' as it is commonly known. When the body lacks the enzymes necessary to digest dairy foods, nutrients are not fully absorbed and people may experience the discomfort of lactose intolerance. Additionally, since the digestive system is the immune system's first line of defense, compromised digestion can affect immunity."