Lactose Intolerance: What Consumers Need to Know

Lactose intolerance is a condition that occurs when people cannot effectively digest lactose. Lactose intolerance is often related to our age and genetic origin and the majority of the world’s population with Asian or African origins is lactose intolerant.Managing lactose intolerance and malabsorpt...

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Main Authors: Matt Krug, Amarat Simonne
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2018-11-01
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spelling doaj-art-a89ea0f595b54ff1bacaa5295902a30e2025-02-07T13:55:45ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092018-11-0120186Lactose Intolerance: What Consumers Need to KnowMatt Krug0Amarat Simonne1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1695-4389University of FloridaUniversity of Florida Lactose intolerance is a condition that occurs when people cannot effectively digest lactose. Lactose intolerance is often related to our age and genetic origin and the majority of the world’s population with Asian or African origins is lactose intolerant.Managing lactose intolerance and malabsorption depends on the intensity and severity of symptoms. Treatments include reducing or eliminating lactose-containing foods (dairy), replacing lactose-containing foods with other foods containing similar nutrients, and using lactase supplements or similar products.  This publication will provide information and guidance for consumers so that they may find the right information for their situation. https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/106689Lactoseintolerantmilkdairy
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