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Q&A on lactose intolerance

Is lactose intolerance related to allergy?

No. Allergy is a hypersensitivity of the immune system to some elements in the environment that causes no to little…

Can yogurt be consumed by all?

Yes. And more specifically, yogurt is recommended for lactose maldigesters and lactose intolerants because the lactose in yogurt is digested…

Are there any health consequences of lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance can impair quality of life but has, likewise, no direct consequence on health. Likewise lactose maldigestion has also…

How common is lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance concerns very few people while lactose maldigestion concerns 70-75% of the world population. There is a difference between…

Why does lactose intolerance occur?

Lactose is a type of sugar, naturally found in milk and dairy products. In the intestine, lactose is transformed by…

What are the nutritional benefits of yogurt for lactose maldigesters and intolerants?

First, yogurt is a type of fermented milk, which contains a lot of nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals…

How often can yogurt be consumed by lactose maldigesters and intolerants?

National and international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recommend the daily consumption of…

Could yogurt be consumed by lactose maldigesters and intolerants?

Yes. Yogurt is a type of predigested food that contains sugars, proteins and fats, broken into simple forms. Lactose maldigesters…

Does lactose maldigestion and lactose intolerance imply to avoid dairy products

For lactose intolerants and maldigesters, avoidance of milk and dairy products could have health consequences. Many medical organizations recommend that lactose…

How to be sure that one is lactose intolerant?

It’s not possible to self-diagnose lactose intolerance. This includes the tests you could find on the Internet, as these tests…