Can Feeding a Bifido Bacteria That Readily Digests Lactose and Galactooligosacharides Improve Lactose Digestion and Tolerance Through Alteration of the Microbiome?
We want to determine if feeding a bifido bacteria that readily digests lactose and galactooligosacharides improves lactose digestion and tolerance through alteration of the microbiome.
⁃ Ability/desire to provide informed consent
• Aged 18 to 65 years of age inclusive at screening
• Self report of lactose intolerance or lactose maldigestion
• Agrees to refrain from all other treatments and products used for dairy intolerance (e.g., Lactaid®, Dietary Supplements, probiotics) during study involvement
• Willing to return for all study visits and complete all study related procedures, including fasting before and during the hydrogen breath tests, and avoiding lactose in their diets (ex. milk, fluid, and soft dairy foods) for Days 1-28 of the study
• Able to understand and provide written informed consent in English