Lactose Intolerance

Lactose Intolerance Is A Condition Where A Person Is Unable To Digest Lactose, A Sugar Found In Milk And Other Dairy Products. It Is Caused By A Deficiency Of The Enzyme Lactase, Which Breaks Down The Lactose Into Simpler Sugars That The Body Can Then Absorb. People With Lactose Intolerance Experience Symptoms Such As Abdominal Bloating And Cramps, Flatulence, Diarrhoea, And Nausea After Consuming Milk And Other Dairy Products. In Most Cases, Lactose Intolerance Is Not A Serious Condition And Can Be Managed By Avoiding Dairy Products And Foods That Contain Lactose. People May Also Opt To Take Lactase Supplements To Help Digest Lactose. Additionally, Some Dairy Products, Such As Hard Cheeses, Are Naturally Lower In Lactose And May Be Better Tolerated. It Is Estimated That Up To 70% Of The World’s Population Is Affected By Some Degree Of Lactose Intolerance. However, The Symptoms Vary Widely From Person To Person And Can Range From Mild To Severe. Some People May Be Able To Consume Small Amounts Of Milk And Dairy Products Without Experiencing Any Symptoms. Treatment For Lactose Intolerance Usually Involves Dietary Changes And Avoiding Milk And Other Dairy Products.