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Step 1
Try several brands of yogurt containing "live, active cultures." The bacteria used to make yogurt typically contains lactase. Lactase then splits, or breaks down, the milk sugar while in the yogurt container. This lactose breakdown continues in the stomach and small intestine after the yogurt is consumed.
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Step 2
Use well-tolerated yogurts in place of milk in breads and other baked goods.
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Step 3
Experiment with other types of milk. Many types of animals are raised to produce milk for human consumption. Goat's milk and sheep's milk are two popular alternatives to cow's milk. Some people with lactose intolerance can tolerate goat's or sheep's milk.
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Step 4
Purchase milk that already has the lactose already split. There are several brands on the market.
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Step 5
Consume milk and milk products only with large meals. Eating lactose during large meals slows down the rate at which the lactose passes through the stomach and intestines. This can give the body more time to naturally break down the milk sugar.
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Step 6
Purchase and use lactase capsules. These are capsules which contain lactase. Take them with any milk-containing foods to give your body the extra lactase in needs to break down milk sugar. Follow package directions.
