Lactose Intolerance
Have you ever tried to drink milk or other dairy products and felt sick? The reason they get sick is because they are lactose intolerance and they are unable to digest large amounts of lactose. The reason this happens is because they have a shortage of lactase which is normally produced by the cells that line the small intestine. Lactase breaks down the sugars into a easier form that can then be absorbed into the bloodstream. When there is not enough lactase present the results are not dangerous but can be distressing. Although not everyone who has a deficiency in lactose have symptoms, those who do are said to be lactose intolerant. Common symptoms include nausea, cramps, bloating, gas and diarrhea which begin about 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose. The symptoms vary depending on the amount of lactose that an individual can tolerate. For many people the lactase deficiency is a condition that develops over time.......
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