Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability of your body to completely break down lactose, a type of sugar found in milk. The problem is caused by a lack of lactase (a type of enzyme) normally produced in your small intestine. Lactase breaks down ... [... more]
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Jane Zukin
is the author of several books, including Raising Your Child Without Milk (Prima). She also publishes The Newsletter for People with Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy. The mother of three lactose-intolerant children, Jane lives in Ypsilanti, ... [... more]
Random House |
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to absorb lactose - the predominant sugar in milk - into the digestive system. If lactose is not absorbed properly, it ferments and this results in abdominal pain, a bloated stomach and diarrhoea. Lactose ... [... more]
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