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Lactose intolerance is a decreased production of the enzyme [[lactase]] in the cells lining the small intestine, resulting in an inability to break down the sugar in milk, [[lactose]]. In order to be digested, lactose must be broken down to the simpler sugars, [[glucose]] and [[galactose]]. | Lactose intolerance is a decreased production of the enzyme [[lactase]] in the cells lining the small intestine, resulting in an inability to break down or [[metabolize]] the sugar in milk, [[lactose]]. In order to be digested, the [[disaccharide]] lactose must be broken down to the simpler sugars, [[glucose]] and [[galactose]]. The excess lactose causes [[enteral bacteria]] to adapt and | ||
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Revision as of 21:28, 14 February 2008
Lactose intolerance is a decreased production of the enzyme lactase in the cells lining the small intestine, resulting in an inability to break down or metabolize the sugar in milk, lactose. In order to be digested, the disaccharide lactose must be broken down to the simpler sugars, glucose and galactose. The excess lactose causes enteral bacteria to adapt and
Symptoms