Question 1

what is the difference between lactase and lactaid ?

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Lactaid is a brand name. All the Lactaid products that I know of contain the enzyme "lactase". Lactase is a generic term for an enzyme that breaks lactose (glucose bound to galactose) into a molecule of glucose and a separate molecule of galactose. Both glucose and galactose are six-carbon surgars. The human body can only adsorb simple six-carbon sugars such as glucose and galactose. When six-carbon sugars are bound together, such as the sugar lactose (lactose = glucose+galacose) it does not get adsorbed by the intestine, instead the lactose travels down the gut and becomes food for bacteria. The bacteria grow and grow, creating gas, and the lactose itself pulls water out of the body and causes diarrhea (osmotic effect). Most people secrete the enzyme lactase into their intestine to break down lactose, but if you do not secrete enough, then you have lactose intolerance. This can be temporary (after a stomach infection) or congenital lactase deficiency.  Often lactase deficiency gets worse as people grow up from childhood. You can replace the enzyme by taking it orally or eat food that already has the lactose broken down (ie lactose-free milk). Note that breaking down lactose before eating the milk will make it taste sweeter, since glucose is produced.

Question 2

Does it come in a package not individually wrapped

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They come in strips containing 10 pills but each pill is individually wrapped so you can separate as many as needed. I usually carry around two or three in case of need if I am eating out

Question 3

what are the active ingredients?

Accepted Answer

The lactase enzyme is the active ingredient

Question 4

Are these pills packaged individually or in a bottle?

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Wrapped individually in foil/paper squares.

ASIN	B000VS4BF6
ASIN	B000VS4BF6
Brand	KIRKLAND
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (790)
Date First Available	15 August 2012
Flavor	Kirkland
Global Trade Identification Number	00096619561537
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	20.3 x 8.9 x 7.6 Centimeters
Item Dimensions LxWxH	20.3 x 8.9 x 7.6 Centimeters
Item Form	Tablet
Item Weight	5.3 Ounces
Item Weight	150 g
Item model number	0
Manufacturer	Kirkland Signature
Manufacturer	Kirkland Signature
Material Features	Vegetarian
Net Quantity	180.00 Count
Number of Items	1
Product Benefits	Anti-Diarrhea
Product Dimensions	20.32 x 8.89 x 7.62 cm; 150.25 g
UPC	096619561537
Unit Count	180.00 Count
Usage	Diarrhea, Gastric

Signature Fast Acting Lactase 1

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