On the surface of the small intestinal wall, the enzyme sucrase breaks down sucrose to glucose and fructose, which are absorbed [9]. (nutrientsreview.com)
IBS more likely to have congenital sucrase - isomaltase deficiency gene variants than healthy controls. (biomeonboardawareness.com)
«A significant decrease in the enzymatic activity of sucrase - isomaltase would be compatible with poor carbohydrate digestion in the intestine, possibly leading to malabsorption and bowel symptoms» says co-senior author Hassan Naim from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover. (sciencedaily.com)