Phrases with «lactase deficiency»

"Lactase deficiency" refers to a condition where the body does not produce enough of an enzyme called lactase. Lactase is important for breaking down lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. When lactase is deficient, people may have difficulty digesting and tolerating lactose, leading to symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea after consuming dairy products. Full definition

lactase deficiency

Sentences with «lactase deficiency»

Congenital lactase deficiency: an extremely rare inherited disorder in which a baby is born with very little or none of the enzyme that breaks down the sugar lactose found in milk, causing life - threatening lactose intolerance symptoms (babycenter.com)
There are four different types of lactase deficiency — a lack of the enzyme that breaks down lactose into simple sugars that can then be used by the body, meaning that lactose may pass into the large intestine without being properly broken down — that may lead to intestinal discomfort. (enfamil.com)
The majority of healthy individuals with lactase deficiency can tolerate up to 20 g lactose without difficulty. (biomeonboardawareness.com)
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Phrases with «lactase deficiency»

Sentences with «lactase deficiency»

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