Lactose Intolerance Treatment and Symptoms articles Lactose Intolerence
Lactose intolerance is the condition in which lactase, an enzyme needed for proper metabolization of lactose (a constituent of milk and other dairy products), is not produced in adulthood. A lactose tolerance test, a hydrogen breath test, or a stool acidity test is required for a clinical diagnosis [1]. With lactose intolerance, the result of consuming too much lactose is excess gas production and often diarrhea. Lactose-intolerant adults can drink about 250 ml (8 oz) of milk per day withou ...
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Lactose Intolerance Articles
- Digestive Diseases Dictionary
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when talking or writing about digestive diseases. It is designed for people who have digestive diseases and their families and friends. The words are ... - Lactose Intolerance
... Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar of milk. This inability results from a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is normally produced b... - Why Does Milk Bother Me?
... Lactose intolerance means that you cannot digest foods with lactose in them. Lactose is the sugar found in milk and foods made with milk. These foods contain lactose. No. Lactose intolerance is not se...
Resources
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Digestive Diseases Dictionary [Easy-to-Read] (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)