Most places sell it only in the topical 7 percent
grade form. Another thing, most people don’t know is it is the enzymes in milk that are killed
during pasturization that help digest lactose… you may want to try raw milk from goats or cows and make your own yogurt with kefir and raw milk cheeses too to avoid lactose intolerance. To make your own yogurt…
All you need it a glass of raw milk and a little piece
of kefir placed on the edge… the kefir will grow and live forever. You can break off a piece and share with friends. Just put the milk and kefir on the counter overnight everynight and walla you got your own yogurt fresh made daily.

BTW – another thing most people don’t know is that human
breast milk contains natural occuring hydrogen peroxide.
Colostrum has the highest levels. That’s why babies
get the best benefit from breast feeding. But if a child
has allergies to breast milk… it may be the mother
is not producing enough of the main enzymes in her body that come from food she eats passed onto her baby to help
the baby digest the fat, sugar or protein in their own body…

Enzymes in our bodies are divided into two groups and created by our cells: digestive enzymes and metabolic enzymes. There are three types of digestive enzymes amylase, protease and lipase. Amylase, found in saliva, pancreatic and intestinal juices; breaks down carbohydrates (sugars). Protease, found in stomach, pancreatic and intestinal juices; helps digest proteins. Lipase, found in stomach and pancreatic juices also enters the body via food we eat; breaks down fats.

So if you don’t produce enough of these enzymes naturally.
You need help from good raw food sources that give you those enzymes. I just wish we had more raw resources available
on the market. I’m sad to say, I get my own raw milk
from a farm up north who is not presently accepting
any more cow share contracts at this time. BUT Whole Foods does sell raw milk ROSEWOOD Cheddar Cheese – that is an excellent source of dairy food! It comes in mild, medium
and sharp. We buy the mild and eat it daily for snacks
and at bedtime. It does not hurt my one son and husband who are both lactose intolerant.

Dairy-free: Yes, many probiotic formulas may contain dairy, but there ARE dairy-free probiotic products available. One name to look for is SOLGAR. They have several probiotic powders and capsules that fit the bill. They have children’s products too. Thanks!

EFA supplementation for babies? The Institute of Medicine (IOM) tells us that the adequate intake for omega-3s for infants is 0.5 g/day, which is based on average breast milk levels. (Breast milk or fortified formula should supply adequate omega-3s up to 6 months, so no supplementation should be needed for baby if mom’s intake and/or the formula is adequate. After 6 months, a combination of breast milk and complementary foods should supply adequate intake. If complementary foods and breast milk or formula are not supplying the recommended 0.5 g/day, we recommend working with your health care provider to determine the best course of action for supplementation. (Note that if supplementation is recommended, wait until at least a year for fish oil supplements due to allergy concerns. Instead, consider algal-derived DHA supplements or DHA-enriched foods.)

Essential fat supplements for toddlers: The “Children’s DHA” product from Nordic Naturals is for ages 3 and over. In this case, contacting the company will be the best way to find out the rationale regarding product age recommendations. http://www.NordicNaturals.com or 800-662-2544. Most of the children’s EFA products on the market are chewable or in liquid form.

Sarah F