Lactaid Lactose Intolerance Relief

If dairy leaves you bloated, gassy, or running for the bathroom, Lactaid supplements let you enjoy milk, cheese, ice cream, and other favorites without the aftermath. Lactaid works by supplying lactase — the digestive enzyme that people with lactose intolerance don't produce enough of — so the lactose sugar in dairy breaks down properly instead of causing discomfort.

The key to getting results is timing: take Lactaid with your first bite or sip of dairy. Because the enzyme acts on the food as you eat it, taking it beforehand or after the meal is far less effective. Most people find one caplet covers a serving, though larger dairy portions may call for a second.

Our stock includes Lactaid Fast Act Lactose Intolerance Relief Caplets, which deliver 9,000 FCC units of lactase enzyme per caplet for fast-acting relief. Fast Act is the higher-strength formula many customers reach for when a regular dose isn't enough, and each caplet contains just 5 mg of sodium — a plus for anyone watching intake. The caplets are convenient to carry, so you're covered whether you're at a restaurant, traveling, or grabbing pizza with friends.

A common question: is Lactaid safe to take every day? Yes — because it's an enzyme supplement rather than a drug, it can be used with each dairy-containing meal as needed. It won't cure lactose intolerance, but it manages symptoms so you don't have to give up the foods you love.

Prefer the standard-strength option or want to compare formulas? Browse Lactaid Original to find the dose that fits how your body handles dairy.