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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 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.
How can the presence of lactase in food products benefit individuals with lactose intolerance?
The presence of lactase in food products can benefit individuals with lactose intolerance by helping them digest lactose, the sugar found in dairy products. Lactase breaks down lactose into simpler sugars that are easier for the body to absorb, reducing symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea that occur when lactose intolerant individuals consume dairy products.
