Daily Lactose Supplementation in Lactase Non-Persistent Individuals Induces Colonic Adaptation and Reduces Intolerance Symptoms

Daily Lactose Supplementation in Lactase Non-Persistent Individuals Induces Colonic Adaptation and Reduces Intolerance Symptoms

Background and objectives: Globally, about 70% of the adult population is lactase non-persistent (LNP), lacking the enzyme required for lactose digestion. The main consequence of intolerance is withholding nutrient-rich dairy foods, while the literature shows that many LNPers are able to consume ≤12...

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Main Authors: Ellen Looijesteijn, Lonneke JanssenDuijghuijsen, Maartje van den Belt, Beatrix Gerhard, Renata Ariens, Reina Tjoelker, Jan Geurts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Proceedings
Subjects:
lactose intolerance
Bifidobacterium
?-galactosidase activity
colonic adaptation
hydrogen breath test
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/91/1/47
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