Lactase is a digestive enzyme required for the breakdown of the milk sugar Lactose during the digestive process.A Lactase supplement can be especially helpful for those who have difficulty digesting milk & dairy products & have some degree of lactose intolerance. Its consumption can help alleviate the discomfort normally associated with the digestion of dairy foods including bloating & stomach cramps. This high potency product has 4 500 Food Chemical Codex (FCC) units per capsule resulting in an extremely potent & effective dietary supplement.