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It helps with lactose intolerance because contains the enzyme Lactase which if you are Lactose intolerant you body doesn't produce this enzyme and the enzyme lactase in Lactaid pills breaks down the milk sugar(Lactose) making it easier for your body to digest dairy foods. Taken off of my box of Lactaid
What else can I help you with?
People with lactose intolerance produce insufficient amounts of?
the enzyme, lactase
What is lactose intolerance due to?
Because of deficiency of lactase.
The condition called lactose intolerance is caused by?
Deficiency of lactase
What is lactase used for?
Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the sugar found in dairy products, into simpler sugars like glucose and galactose. It is commonly used as a supplement to help people with lactose intolerance digest dairy products more easily.
What lack of enzyme cause lactose intolerance?
The enzyme which the body uses to digest lactose is lactase.
What is another term for lactose intolerance?
lactase deficiency.
What sugar is responsible for lactose intolerance?
Galactose is involved with lactose intolerance, but is not responsible for lactose intolerance. The enzyme that is missing or is not found in great enough quantities in the body, lactase, is responsible for not breaking down lactose. This is how the intolerance comes about. The body cannot properly break down lactose without the enzyme lactase present.
Will lactose intolerance occur individuals that do not have the enzyme maltase?
no, this only happens when you insufficiently produce lactase.
Does lactose intolerance result from a mutation in the gene that codes for lactase enzyme?
Yes, lactose intolerance can result from mutations in the gene that codes for the lactase enzyme, specifically the LCT gene. These mutations can lead to a decrease in lactase production after weaning, causing individuals to have difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar found in milk. In many populations, this decline in lactase production is a normal evolutionary adaptation, while in others, mutations that promote lactase persistence allow for continued digestion of lactose into adulthood.
Does diarrhea cause lactose intolerance?
Because your body lacks the enzyme lactase which is necessary for the digestion of lactose
Can Lactose intolerance be prevented?
Often, lactose intolerance is a natural occurrence that cannot be avoided. However, people can prevent symptoms by managing the condition with diet and lactase supplements.
How can cancer treatments lead to carbohydrate intolerance?
In cancer patients, treatment with radiation therapy or chemotherapy may affect the cells in the intestine that normally secrete lactase, leading to intolerance.
