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lactase

Does lactose intolerance imply to consume lactose-free food?

Lactose intolerants don’t need to consume lactose-free food. Lactose-free food is only needed for the rare infants with congenital lactase…

What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance manifests itself by one or many of the following symptoms: bloating, diarrhea, and flatulence, which occur after lactose…

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…

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…

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…

What is the lactose intolerance?

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose that results in intestinal discomfort such as bloating, diarrhea, and gas. However,…

What is the lactose maldigestion?

Lactose maldigestion is the difficulty to digest lactose, a type of sugar naturally found in milk and dairy food. Lactose…

Dairy products, lactose intolerance and cancer: an update

This review provides an update on the mechanisms involved in the maturation of lactase and the different types of lactose…

Pourquoi le yaourt aide-t-il à mieux digérer le lactose?

La consommation de yaourt peut convenir aux personnes qui ont des difficultés à digérer le lactose, grâce notamment à l'action…