According to 2024 statistics from the world's leading demographic research organization - World Population Review, the rate of lactose intolerance from milk in Vietnamese adults is 98% (summarized at all levels from mild to severe), the 6th highest globally. This condition leads to symptoms such as nausea, bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea... after 30 minutes to two hours of consuming these foods.
Mechanism of lactose in milk
The digestion of lactose in milk occurs in the small intestine with the help of an enzyme called lactase. Lactase splits lactose into two simple sugars, galactose and glucose, which are easily absorbed by the body.
However, in children, after weaning, the body's lactase production slows rapidly and decreases significantly in adulthood until old age, resulting in the inability to digest lactose.
Being lactose intolerant, Vietnamese people often choose to eliminate milk and dairy products from their daily diet. This causes the body to not be provided with enough calcium, leading in the long term to diseases related to calcium deficiency such as: cramps, brittle fingernails and toenails, tooth decay, sleep disorders, blood clotting disorders, etc.
In particular, osteoporosis due to calcium deficiency will develop more and more severely, easily causing bone fractures when lightly bumped or lightly fallen.
Nutritional solutions "tailored" for Vietnamese people
To meet the specific nutritional needs of Vietnamese adults, Nutifood launches the Värna Life formula milk product line that is lactose free – the optimal solution to help improve health and quality of life.
With the added lactase enzyme formula that splits lactose into glucose and galactose, Värna Life offers dual benefits, helping drinkers avoid digestive disorders and enjoy a sweeter taste than regular milk.
In particular, Värna Life Lactose Free Formula Fresh Milk uses clean fresh milk from a single source at NutiMilk Dairy Farm, combined with superior formulas from experts from Nutifood Nutrition Institute Sweden, meeting specialized health needs.
Värna Life formula fresh milk currently has 3 product lines with less sweet taste: Fast Resistance Support, Strong Bone and Joint Support and Cardiovascular Health Support.
In particular, Värna Life Rapid Immune Support is supplemented with Immunel from the American biotechnology company Sterling, which helps activate the body's natural and specific immune system.
Värna Life Strong Bones and Joints Supplements Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2 and Calcium. Two boxes per day meet 100% of the body's Calcium and Vitamin D3 needs, helping to prevent osteoporosis.
Värna Life Heart Health Support enhances plant sterols (plant cholesterol) to help reduce bad cholesterol in the blood, contributing to the prevention of diseases such as dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.
Adding Varna Life to your daily menu helps people ensure a proper diet, prevent diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies and build a happy, healthy and exciting life.
The product is currently distributed at Nutifood Nutrition House and on e-commerce platforms such as: Tiktok Shop, Shopee and Lazada...
Milk is an essential food, providing important nutrients. Protein is an essential component of organs and tissues in the body, is the raw material to create antibodies to help the immune system function optimally and participates in the structure of bone matrix.
Milk provides calcium for strong bones and teeth. Calcium is also needed for blood clotting, helps regulate muscle tone, regulate heart rate and nerves transmit signals effectively.
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium by age and gender is as follows:
