Tag: Milk sugars

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 68% of the global population has some form of lactose malabsorption, but many are surprised to learn that lactose-free milk still contains a different type of sugar. This often leads to confusion, particularly for individuals with specific dietary needs, about what truly constitutes 'lactose-free'.

Comprising a high percentage of a baby's caloric intake, lactose is the primary sugar found in breast milk and is a vital source of energy for newborns. However, breast milk contains another, more complex group of sugars, known as Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), which play a unique and indispensable role in infant development and health.