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Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the major sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells that line the small intestine. Lactase breaks down milk sugar into two simpler forms of sugar called glucose and galactose, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. Not all people deficient in lactase have the symptoms commonly associated with lactose intolerance, but those who do are said to have lactose intolerance.

People sometimes confuse lactose intolerance with cow’s milk intolerance because the symptoms are often the same. However, lactose intolerance and cow’s milk intolerance are not related. Being intolerant to cow’s milk is an allergic reaction triggered by the immune system. Lactose intolerance is a problem caused by the digestive system.
How do animal and plant-based milks affect gut health?

How do animal and plant-based milks affect gut health?

Innovative bread formulation shows promise in preventing asthma

Innovative bread formulation shows promise in preventing asthma

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Revolutionary study reveals Lactobacillus acidophilus could ward off liver cancer linked to fatty liver disease

Revolutionary study reveals Lactobacillus acidophilus could ward off liver cancer linked to fatty liver disease

The first point-of-care genetic test for lactose intolerance: A compact, lab-on-phone diagnostic assay

The first point-of-care genetic test for lactose intolerance: A compact, lab-on-phone diagnostic assay

Is there an association between dairy intake and markers of gastrointestinal inflammation?

Is there an association between dairy intake and markers of gastrointestinal inflammation?

Researchers discover the effects of pasteurization and sterilization on coconut-rice milk

Researchers discover the effects of pasteurization and sterilization on coconut-rice milk

What is lactase persistence, and how did it evolve?

What is lactase persistence, and how did it evolve?

New probiotic coffee and tea drinks are packed with gut-friendly live probiotics

New probiotic coffee and tea drinks are packed with gut-friendly live probiotics

Drinking cow's milk during breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of food allergies in children

Drinking cow's milk during breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of food allergies in children

Drinking milk during breastfeeding can reduce food allergy in children

Drinking milk during breastfeeding can reduce food allergy in children

NUS food scientists make tasty probiotic drink from unsold bread

NUS food scientists make tasty probiotic drink from unsold bread

Strong beers that contain gut-friendly bacteria may help fight obesity

Strong beers that contain gut-friendly bacteria may help fight obesity

Bedfont appoints Dr Jafar Jafari as first member of the Gastrolyzer Medical Advisory Board

Bedfont appoints Dr Jafar Jafari as first member of the Gastrolyzer Medical Advisory Board

Half of all food allergy sufferers are not actually allergic

Half of all food allergy sufferers are not actually allergic

Scientists collate evidence for mismatch between past evolutionary adaptation and modern lives

Scientists collate evidence for mismatch between past evolutionary adaptation and modern lives

Scientists discover rare childhood liver cancer's ability to metastasize to the brain

Scientists discover rare childhood liver cancer's ability to metastasize to the brain

Study: Soy-fed infants have differences in reproductive system tissues

Study: Soy-fed infants have differences in reproductive system tissues

Vitamin A-enriched cattle fodder is the key to protect against cow's milk allergy

Vitamin A-enriched cattle fodder is the key to protect against cow's milk allergy

Soy milk found to be most nutritious among various types of plant-based milk

Soy milk found to be most nutritious among various types of plant-based milk

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