Evidence supporting the use of: Rice milk
For the health condition: Lactose Intolerance

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4

Rice milk is a plant-based, lactose-free beverage that is commonly used as an alternative to cow’s milk, especially by individuals with lactose intolerance. The primary rationale for its use is scientific: people with lactose intolerance lack sufficient lactase enzyme activity, which is necessary to digest lactose, the sugar found in animal milk. Consuming lactose-containing dairy products can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain in these individuals. Rice milk, made from milled rice and water, contains no lactose and thus does not trigger these symptoms. Several clinical nutrition guidelines and expert consensus reports recommend lactose-free alternatives, including rice milk, as suitable replacements for dairy milk for those with lactose intolerance (National Institutes of Health, 2010; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2013). While rice milk is not a treatment per se, its use is a well-validated dietary substitution to help manage the condition by preventing symptoms. It is important to note that rice milk is generally lower in protein and may lack certain micronutrients unless fortified, so nutritional adequacy should be considered. However, the scientific evidence supporting rice milk as a safe and effective replacement for cow's milk in lactose intolerance is strong, and its use is widely endorsed in clinical practice.

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