Horizon Organic Lactose-Free Milk provides wholesome, organic dairy nutrition for the entire family, without the lactose worries. It's a great way to help growing kids and adults get the protein, calcium, vitamin D and other important nutrients they need, even if lactose intolerance is a concern. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the use of lactose-free dairy products to help lactose-intolerant children get adequate calcium.¹

Lastose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy foods. Lactose, an enzyme that naturally occurs in your body, breaks the lactose down into two simple sugars, which your body then converts into energy. If your body does not produce enough lactose, you can experience uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating, cramps and gas within 30 minutes to two hours of consuming dairy products. The severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of the lactose enzyme you produce, and the amount of lactose in the food you eat. For the extremely sensitive, consuming even small amounts of lactose may cause serious discomfort.

Lactose intolerance affects nearly every ethnic and racial group, with particularly high percentages in the Asian (almost 100%) and Hispanic (up to 80%) communities.²

Lactose intolerance is more than just an inconvenience. Milk and other dairy products are an essential part of a healthy diet, providing calcium, vitamins A and D, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium and protein. Calcium is especially important because the body needs it for building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. Drinking milk is an easy way for you to meet your daily calcium needs. One 8-ounce serving contains 300mg of calcium, 30% of the recommended daily allowance. Avoiding dairy can result in a shortage of calcium and other essential nutrients, which may increase your risk of osteoporosis,³ hypertension, stroke⁴ and colon cancer.⁵

Fortunately with Horizon Organic Lactose-Free Milk, you can enjoy fresh, real dairy milk and get calcium and nutrients that are essential for good health - with no worries about uncomfortable symptoms. Our Lactose-Free Milk is ideal everyday milk for the whole family. 100% lactose-free, 100% organic and 100% real milk, Horizon Organic Lactose-Free Milk makes it even easier to feel great about the milk on your table!