Some lower-lactose dairy products, like hard cheese and yogurt, can help keep lactose intolerance symptoms at bay. Read more ...

However, Savaiano says it is possible to train one's own digestive system to break down the lactose. "Our studies have shown a really amazing adaptation of the large intestine of humans," Savaiano ...

The bacteria ferment lactose (a natural sugar in milk) and produce lactic acid. This causes the proteins in milk to curdle and results in the tangy yogurt taste and texture. Yogurt can be made ...

This is because during the aging process, bacteria break lactose down, converting it into lactic acid. Unaged cheeses tend to be soft and moist and often come in a tub. A half-cup serving of ...