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Posted on: May 22nd, 2007
Filed Under: [ Health ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Press Releases ]
Tags: family, osteoporosis
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“Today, nearly 60% of Hispanic women in the U.S. over age 50 have either low bone mass or osteoporosis(2) where bones become increasingly brittle and painful. Consuming calcium-rich foods and beverages daily can help reduce the risk for these conditions, however there are limited options available for people who are lactose intolerant and experience stomach discomfort after consuming dairy-based products. Today, actress, singer and comedienne Angelica Vale joins LACTAID(R) Milk, the nation’s #1 lactose-free milk brand, to educate lactose intolerant Hispanics about the importance of calcium and Vitamin D and the products available to help manage symptoms easily and effectively.
“Like the majority of Hispanics, I am lactose intolerant and used to avoid dairy because I did not want the stomach discomfort that followed,” said Vale. “Over the years, I realized that avoiding dairy can put me at risk for osteoporosis. Products like LACTAID(R) Milk and LACTAID(R) Fast Act Dietary Supplements help me manage my lactose intolerance without eliminating dairy from my diet, putting my mind at ease about my bone health now and in the future. I also love that I can still enjoy my favorite foods with family and friends.”
People who are lactose intolerant – a condition where the body is deficient in the lactase enzyme which breaks down lactose, the milk sugar in dairy foods and beverages – often avoid dairy products altogether. According to the National Institutes of Health, Hispanic women consume less calcium than the recommended daily amount across all age groups(3). As a result, these women run a higher risk of nutrient deficiencies that may affect bone health and lead to related conditions, like osteoporosis, later in life.
The recommended intake calcium for women 19-50 years is 1,000 milligrams a day. For women over 50, the recommended intake of calcium increases to 1,200 milligrams a day. Good food sources of calcium include fat free or low fat milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy products. Products like LACTAID(R) Milk and LACTAID(R) Fast Act Dietary Supplements offer an important solution to lactose intolerant sufferers. This is particularly meaningful to the estimated 75% of Hispanics who are lactose intolerant(4).
LACTAID(R) Milk is real, farm fresh milk that is 100% lactose free. LACTAID(R) Fast Act Dietary Supplements contain a lactase enzyme to break down lactose into easily digested simple sugars so that people can enjoy all of their favorite dairy foods and beverages. LACTAID(R) Brand products are available at most food, drug and mass stores nationwide. For more information on lactose intolerance and LACTAID(R) Brand products, visit www.LACTAIDENESPANOL.com. “
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