Solgar Lactase 3500 30 Wafers is a food supplement containing lactase, a digestive enzyme that helps break down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy products. It comes as a chewable wafer with a natural vanilla flavour, taken only when you are having dairy foods.

Key Features

• 3500 FCC lactase units per wafer: Each wafer provides a stated 3500 FCC lactase units, so the enzyme amount is clear before you buy.
• Chewable vanilla wafer: The wafer is chewed rather than swallowed whole, and has a natural vanilla flavour.
• One wafer each time: The directions are one wafer with, or just before, dairy foods, so a pack of 30 covers 30 occasions.
• Vegan, vegetarian and kosher: Solgar states that it is suitable for vegans, vegetarians and kosher diets.

What does lactase do?

Lactase is the enzyme that digests lactose. The NHS says the most common cause of lactose intolerance is the body not making enough lactase. Solgar describes lactase as a digestive enzyme that helps break down the sugar in milk and dairy products.

Can a lactase supplement help with lactose intolerance?

The NHS says that taking a lactase supplement before having food or drink containing lactose may reduce or prevent symptoms for some people. It also says that for most people symptoms can be prevented by eating less lactose, and that you should not cut foods out of your diet or your child's diet without advice from a GP or dietitian.

What are FCC lactase units?

FCC lactase units measure how active the lactase enzyme is. They are based on the US Food Chemicals Codex, and each Solgar wafer provides 3500 of them. The figure describes enzyme activity rather than weight.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Kosher

Active ingredient: Lactase (contains wheat), providing 3500 FCC lactase units per wafer.

Other ingredients: Bulking agents (mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose), guar gum, anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate), natural vanilla flavour.

Chew 1 wafer with, or just before, eating dairy foods.

Read the following before taking this supplement:

• Contains wheat. Check this before use if you need to avoid wheat.
• Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any medication, have a medical condition or are due to have a medical procedure.
• Read the product label carefully first if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding, as some food supplements are not recommended at these times.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.