
14. Are There Any Complications Associated With Lactose Intolerance?
Because dairy is both the primary source of calcium as well as lactose, avoiding milk will lead to a reduction of calcium in the body. Milk contains many other vital nutrients and minerals as well, including vitamins D and B12, A, zinc, and magnesium. As a result, a severe lack of these nutrients will start to affect the bones in the body. In fact, several diseases can result if you cut out all dairy from your diet that affect your health for the rest of your life.
The first is osteoporosis; the bones become too thin and weak and become more prone to breaking. You tend to suffer from more fractures and broken bones, which can be extremely painful to deal with. The second disease is osteopenia; this is where the mineral density of the bones becomes too low. Without treatment, this will eventually lead to osteoporosis. The third disease is malnutrition; some vitamins and minerals require others to be more easily absorbed into the body. Without the nutrients present in milk, the other food you’re eating could not be as adequate as it should be. When you’re malnourished, it will take much longer for wounds to heal, you’ll feel more exhausted throughout the day, and you’re more likely to experience depression.