Keyword "lactose intolerance"

There are 3 articles tagged with keyword "lactose intolerance".

  • Lactose Intolerance

    Lactose is the principal carbohydrate in milk. Virtually all mammals are born with high levels of lactase, a unique intestinal enzyme that breaks down lactose, enabling its absorption. In individuals with lactose maldigestion, any lactose that is not completely digested in the small...

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  • The Position of Pediatricians on Lactose Intolerance

    According to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the elimination of dairy products to treat lactose intolerance should be considered a last resort. Their reasoning is that milk and milk-product avoidance has a negative effect on calcium and vitamin D intake, and...

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  • How to Reduce the Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

    It is unnecessary, and even unwise, to exclude milk products from your diet in order to avoid lactose intolerance symptoms. Low intakes of milk result in low intakes of important milk nutrients: vitamins A, B6, B12 and D; riboflavin; calcium; magnesium; and protein. Symptoms related to...

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