If you grew up in an Indian household, milk was a necessary requirement for breakfast. You had to finish that mug of milk unless you wanted to face the wrath of Indian parents. Well, according to a recent survey 65 % of the global population is lactose sensitive. So now you do have a reason for not drinking that milk.

If you grew up in an Indian household, milk was a necessary requirement for breakfast. You had to finish that mug of milk unless you wanted to face the wrath of Indian parents. Well, according to a recent survey 65 % of the global population is lactose sensitive. So now you do have a reason for not drinking that milk.

Lactose intolerance is when a person has symptoms due to a decreased ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. It is to not be confused with milk allergy which can result in severe symptoms, including anaphylaxis. The most common symptoms of lactose sensitivity are stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, and vomiting. There have been reports of other symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, and eczema, but these are quite rare.