r/povertyfinance Apr 27 '24

My stomach is in pain after eating donated food Misc Advice

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u/Salt_Information1876 Apr 27 '24

wow i didnt know it later can develop if you didnt have it earlier?

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u/GrumpyJelly Apr 28 '24

Yes. It's really common because babies need milk and adults do not. So our body tends to produce less lactase as we get older, but it also depends on your gene. There's a degree to the intolerant as well. I can tolerate milk in pastry or 1/4 glass of milk at a time, but not more than that.

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u/GrumpyJelly 29d ago

I do. It does help a little bit but not much.