Less Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
No one performs at their best on an upset or bloated stomach no matter how much they try to ignore the discomfort.
- 65% of the global population is lactose intolerant according to the National Institute of Health. (1) This number is even higher among non-white populations such as Asians, Blacks, and Hispanics. (1)
- Those who cannot effectively digest lactose are considered lactose intolerant and experience uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, nausea, and diarrhea—all of which can be a major detriment to training and performance.
- Thankfully, athletes can avoid all of these issues simply by ditching dairy. Stomach issues don’t have to be a “normal” thing; save the grit and pain tolerance for those burning muscles, not your upset stomach.
Learn more
What Is Lactose Intolerance?
Take Our Lactose Intolerance Quiz
Switch4Good Podcast with Gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi
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Why Ditch Dairy
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