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lactose - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Lactose: The sugar found in milk. The body uses the enzyme lactase to break down lactose into galactose and glucose. ...
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lactose - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
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News on lactose
Lactose Intolerance Doesn't Mean Goodbye to Dairy (MedicineNet)
Health Tip: Finding Hidden Lactose (MedicineNet)
Health Tip: Getting Calcium If You're Lactose Intolerant (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on lactose
  • Lactose Intolerance - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    If you think you have lactose intolerance, it is a good idea to talk it over with your doctor...develops lactose intolerance, you can switch to a formula made without lactose . In rare cases, a baby...
  • Lactose Intolerance - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Lactose intolerance means the body cannot easily digest lactose , a type of natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.
  • Food Allergies: Where to Find Common Triggers ( WebMD )
    If you have a food allergy , shopping for groceries or dining out can be daunting . Is your food ...get gas from eating beans, or headaches from wine. If you're lactose intolerant, you likely get...
  • Food Allergy Treatments ( WebMD )
    Adverse food reactions can be broadly classified into 2 categories . The first category consists of immunologically - mediated ...additive that is not immunologically mediated (eg, lactose intolerance,
  • Gas (Flatus) - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is gas ? Gas ( flatus ) is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy . All people pass gas ,...that contain lactose , such as breads, cereal, and salad dressing.


  • Diarrhea,Age 12 and Older - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Diarrhea occurs when there is an increase in the number of bowel movements or bowel movements are ...irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, or food digestion problems (such as lactose intolerance) cause...
  • Dr. Andrew Weil's Diet ( WebMD )
    WebMD evaluates the Dr. Andrew Weil diet, starting with a basic overview ...and African-American descent -- have some degree of difficulty digesting these (usually from lactose intolerance), and others...
  • Flatulence (Gas) ( WebMD )
    Flatulence is the state of having excessive stomach or intestinal gas...major source of flatulence is lactase deficiency, which results in a decreased ability to digest lactose , a natural sugar found in...
  • Intolerance, lactose ( MedicineNet )
  • Intolerance, lactose ( eMedicineHealth )



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