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Dairylytic® (Lactase Enzyme)

Evidence Level
Limited
0 Clinical Trials
2 Documented Benefits
2/5 Evidence Score

Dairylytic® is a lactase enzyme (beta-galactosidase), the enzyme that digests lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. Taken with dairy foods, lactase helps people with lactose intolerance digest dairy comfortably and avoid gas, bloating, and cramps.

Studied Dose Taken with dairy meals; dose measured in enzyme activity units (FCC).
Active Compound Lactase (beta-galactosidase) enzyme.

Benefits

Lactose digestion

Lactase breaks down lactose into simple sugars the body can absorb, the well-established way to help people with lactose intolerance enjoy dairy.

Comfort with dairy

By digesting lactose, lactase helps prevent the gas, bloating, and cramps that lactose-intolerant people get from milk and dairy.

Mechanism of action

1

Lactose breakdown

Lactase splits lactose into glucose and galactose, which are easily absorbed, preventing undigested lactose from reaching the colon.

2

Reduced fermentation

With lactose digested, gut bacteria have less to ferment, reducing the gas and bloating of lactose intolerance.

Clinical trials

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated.
Does not help with a true milk-protein allergy (a different problem).
Take with the dairy-containing meal for best effect.

Important Drug interactions

No major drug interactions are established.
Take with dairy foods as directed.
See a doctor if digestive symptoms persist despite avoiding lactose.

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Frequently asked questions about Dairylytic® (Lactase Enzyme)

What is Dairylytic?

Dairylytic® is a lactase enzyme (beta-galactosidase), the enzyme that digests lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. Taken with dairy foods, lactase helps people with lactose intolerance digest dairy comfortably and avoid gas, bloating, and cramps.

What is Dairylytic used for?

Dairylytic is researched primarily for Gut Health. Lactase breaks down lactose into simple sugars the body can absorb, the well-established way to help people with lactose intolerance enjoy dairy.

What is the recommended dosage of Dairylytic?

The clinically studied dose is Taken with dairy meals; dose measured in enzyme activity units (FCC). Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is Dairylytic safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, Dairylytic is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated. Does not help with a true milk-protein allergy (a different problem). It may also interact with some medications. Dairylytic is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does Dairylytic interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: No major drug interactions are established. Take with dairy foods as directed. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for Dairylytic?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Dairylytic as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(1 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Ibba I, Gilli A, Boi MF, Usai P Effects of exogenous lactase administration on hydrogen breath excretion and intestinal symptoms in patients presenting lactose malabsorption and intolerance Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:680196. doi:10.1155/2014/680196.PubMedUsed to support: RCT demonstrating that oral lactase enzyme administration reduces hydrogen breath excretion and gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, cramps) in lactose-intolerant individuals; directly supports Lactose digestion and Comfort with dairy benefits of Dairylytic® as a lactase enzyme product