lactose /lac·tose/ (lak´tōs) a disaccharide occurring in mammalian milk, which on hydrolysis yields glucose and galactose; used as a tablet and capsule diluent, a powder bulking agent, and as a component of infant feeding formulas.
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Patient discussion about lactose.
lac·tose (l k t s )n. 1. A disaccharide in milk that hydrolyzes to yield glucose and galactose. Also called milk sugar. 2. A white crystalline substance obtained from whey and used in infant foods and in pharmaceuticals as a diluent and excipient. Also called milk sugar. |
Lactose
A sugar found in milk and milk products. Some people are lactose intolerant, meaning they have trouble digesting lactose. Lactose intolerance can produce symptoms resembling those of IBS.
lactose
[lak′tos]
Etymology: L, lac + Gk, glykys, sweet
a disaccharide found in the milk of all mammals. On hydrolysis, lactose yields the monosaccharides glucose and galactose. Lactose is used as a laxative, a diuretic, and a component of formulas for infants. Also called lactin, milk sugar. See also lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, sugar.
lactose,
n sugar extracted from milk, often used as a dilutent in the creation of homeopathic remedies and in nonmedicated tablets.
lactose,
n a disaccharide found in the milk of all mammals. Lactose is used as a component of formulas for infants; it is also used as a laxative and a diuretic.
lactose intolerance,
n an inability to digest the lactose in milk and milk products.
lactose
a sugar derived from milk, which on hydrolysis yields glucose and galactose.
lactose digestion test
oral test of foal's ability to digest milk sugar.
lactose intolerance
inability to digest lactose in the diet because of the lack of the enzyme lactase in the small intestine. Clinical consequences are intestinal discomfort and diarrhea.
lactose tolerance test
a monitor of intestinal epithelial damage, similar to the starch digestion test. The test measures the rise in blood glucose at timed intervals after oral administration of lactose; essentially a test of disaccharidase efficiency of the gut.
Patient discussion about lactose.
Q. What Is the Difference Between Milk Allergy and Milk Intolerance? My 1 year old baby is sensitive to milk products. The doctor said this might pass when he grows up if it is just lactose intolerance, or it may stay if it is an actual milk allergy. What is the difference?
A. Huge differance between a Food Allergy and Food Tollerance. Food Allergies = An alergic reaction rash, diharea, feeling sick/ill ect... simular to pollen rag weed ect except it's food! when your body recognizes a forein object it identifies it and then tries to get rid of it with your immune system FOOD ALLERGIES can happen from eating the same thing and suddenly for a reason (not discovered YET) your body dosen't recognize it as food instead treats it like a forein invader after it goes through your system the syptoms go away.they can get worse or even deadly each time YOUR EXPOSED
HOWEVER, Food Tollerance such as Lactose Intollerance means that your body is not producing ENOUGH of the Lactase Enzyme. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down the sugar Lactose. Lactose is the common sugar in most dairy products.Having an intollerance simply means that you cannot digest dairy products UNLESS YOU take that enzyme with your meal.(enzyme deficiency)
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HOWEVER, Food Tollerance such as Lactose Intollerance means that your body is not producing ENOUGH of the Lactase Enzyme. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down the sugar Lactose. Lactose is the common sugar in most dairy products.Having an intollerance simply means that you cannot digest dairy products UNLESS YOU take that enzyme with your meal.(enzyme deficiency)
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Q. I am lactose intolerant. Can I have any other dairy food?
A. Hi DavidJuan. I have a true milk allergy myself which goes beyond lactose intolerance. Keep this in mind. We are the only mammals that drink the milk of another! Do you ever see a giraffe suckling from an elephant? You can use rice milk, preferably in organic form. There are so many other foods to eat without jeopardizing your health to have milk!
Q. lactose intolerant If you are lactose intolerant and you consume a dairy related product can it cause a fever?
A. No
Lactose Intolerance means you lack the enzyme to digest milk.
You get diarrhea NOT fever
DrMDK
Read more or ask a question about lactoseLactose Intolerance means you lack the enzyme to digest milk.
You get diarrhea NOT fever
DrMDK
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