I have a confession to make. I'm lactose intolerant.

I made up a "white lie" about already having plans to see a movie with friends when you asked me to come over for dinner on Friday night. The truth is, I can't trust myself to enjoy a nice dinner without racing to the bathroom afterwards. Nothing against your cooking – it's just the way it is when you're lactose intolerant.

Have you ever wanted to say something like this to a friend? It would be great to just tell the truth about being lactose intolerant – to admit that a single scoop of vanilla ice cream can bring on uncomfortable (and embarrassing) symptoms, like gas, abdominal pain and diarrhea. It is usually easier to say you are "too full to eat another bite" rather than explain that you are lactose intolerant. And sometimes you want to ice cream or a quesadilla with sour cream – but you can't have your cheesecake and feel good, too. Or can you?

Some people who have had enough of enduring the digestive discomfort of lactose intolerance, not to mention the embarrassment and constant vigilance about eating non-dairy, are finding relief with Lactagen. If you've investigated ways to relieve the symptoms of lactose intolerance, you have probably heard of Lactagen, but you may think it's just another pill or dairy substitute. Actually, it is based on a process called " colonic adaptation ." Here is a quick overview of lactose intolerance and why colonic adaptation may be a solution.

What causes lactose intolerance?
Hard to believe that all that digestive discomfort could be the result of consuming lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. But if your body doesn't naturally produce an enzyme called lactase, you are likely to suffer from the symptoms of lactose intolerance: gas, cramps, bloating and diarrhea. The lactase enzyme is supposed to be on duty in the small intestine, ready to break down lactose and make it digestible. When lactase is missing in action, lactose slides by undigested, only to linger in the large intestine. Colonic bacteria rush in to neutralize the lactose by fermenting it. Nice try, but that's what causes the gas, bloating, etc.

Why not just give up dairy?
Here's what happens: you notice you have digestive discomfort when you eat pizza, or cottage cheese (that's so unfair – cottage cheese is supposed to be good for you). You certainly can't drink milk without experiencing gastrointestinal upset. Perhaps you looked it up online, maybe you talked to your doctor, but one way or another, you have concluded that you are lactose intolerant. Next step: stop drinking milk and eating dairy to relieve the symptoms of lactose intolerance. There are at least three problems with this strategy:
1. Dairy, hence lactose, is present in all kinds of foods you would never suspect contain lactose. So you unknowingly consume foods that bring on symptoms of lactose intolerance.
2. One of the best ways to make sure you are getting the recommended amounts of bone-building nutrients is through dairy products. Restrict your diet based on being lactose intolerant and you risk missing out on essential nutrients.
3. You shouldn't be required to give up some of your favorite foods just because you are lactose intolerant.

How does Lactagen work?
In a nutshell, Lactagen works by changing the bacteria in your digestive system through colonic adaptation. It's not an overnight "cure" but a 38-day program that gradually trains colonic bacteria to better metabolize lactose. The Lactagen process, by retraining the bacteria in the colon, takes over where the lactase enzyme left off.

Is there any evidence that colonic adaptation works?
Health experts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Conference on Lactose Intolerance and Health recently cited evidence that colonic adaptation is a valid method to help reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerance. There are also testimonials from users of Lactagen on their website, . The NIH conference report on lactose intolerance also pointed out the risks of eliminating dairy products from the diet – another reason for lactose intolerant individuals to look into colonic adaptation as a method for reintroducing dairy into their menus.

You have choices when it comes to managing the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Extensive research shows that Lactagen's program of colonic adaptation can reduce your suffering from the symptoms of lactose intolerance while still allowing you to consume dairy. If you're tired of living the lactose-intolerant lifestyle, you might want to read testimonials from people who have had success with Lactagen and learn more about how it works.