Myth No. 4
"Pasteurized milk causes lactose intolerance."
No, it doesn't.
- Lactose intolerance is an inborn error of metabolism.
- All milks, raw or pasteurized, will contain lactose.
- Pasteurization does not change the concentration of lactose.
- A person who is lactose intolerant has a reduced ability to synthesize beta-galactosidase (lactase)
- Might be expected to experience the symptoms of lactose intolerance when consuming either a raw or pasteurized milk.