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Alternate Name(s): Lactase deficiency; Milk intolerance; Disaccharidase deficiency; Dairy product intolerance ...... Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000276.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000276.htm#Definition
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Explains the cause, risk factors, diagnostic tests, and management of lactose intolerance. Lists calcium-rich foods and foods that contain hidden lactose. ... What is lactose intolerance?
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digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/lactoseintoleran...
digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/lactoseintolerance/
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Defines lactose intolerance and provides information on its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment ... What do I need to know about lactose intolerance?
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digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/lactoseintoleran...
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Lactose intolerance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lactose intolerance is the inability to metabolize lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products, because the required enzyme lactase is absent in the intestinal system or its availability ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose_intolerance
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Lactose is a larger sugar that is made up of two smaller sugars, glucose and galactose. In order for lactose to be absorbed from the intestine and into the body, it must first be split into glucose and galactose. ... Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet...
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www.medicinenet.com/lactose_intolerance/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/lactose_intolerance/article.htm
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A sizable number of adults believe they are lactose intolerant but do not actually have impaired lactose digestion, and some persons with lactase deficiency can tolerate moderate amounts of ingested lactose. A diagnosis of lactose intolerance can usually be made with a careful history supported by dietary manipulation.
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www.aafp.org/afp/20020501/1845.html
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Lactose intolerance, also called lactase deficiency, means you aren't able to fully digest the milk sugar (lactose) in dairy products. It's not usually ... And not everyone with low levels of lactase is lactose intolerant. Only people with low lactase levels and symptoms are considered to have lactose intolerance.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530
www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactose-intolerance/DS00530
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Many kids have lactose intolerance - trouble digesting lactose, the main sugar in milk and milk products - which can cause cramps, diarrhea, and gas. ... What Is Lactose Intolerance?
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kidshealth.org/parent/food/problems/lactose.html
kidshealth.org/parent/food/problems/lactose.html
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