Lactose is the sugar naturally found in dairy
Discover more about lactose intolerance and maldigestion in this new infographic, developed in partnership with the World Gastroenterology Organisation. And…
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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…
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…
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…
What is the difference between lactose maldigestion and lactose intolerance?
There is a difference between these two situations. In both cases (lactose maldigestion and intolerance), only a fraction of lactose…
Dairy products and IBD: avoiding them may not be necessary
Many people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) report that their symptoms become worse after consuming dairy products. However, research about…
Probiotics and prebiotics benefits for gut health
When we think about microflora and restoring gut bacteria, probiotics are generally the first thing that comes to mind, for…