Lactase enzyme

The enzyme produced by cells that line the small intestine which allows the body to break down lactose.

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People have varying levels of lactase enzyme production, which causes varying levels of LI, and certain foods are better tolerated by some than others.

Understanding and Managing Lactose Intolerance: If dairy foods disrupt your digestive system, choose products that are lactose-free or try a digestive enzyme

Some people will need to take a lactase enzyme supplement to manage symptoms of LI (NIDDK, 2014).

Digestive enzyme replacement therapy: pancreatic enzymes and lactase

Researchers theorize that enzymes from bacteria in kefir and yogurt are active in the digestive system, breaking down lactose to more digestible glucose and galactose--similar to the effects of a lactase enzyme supplement.

ConsumerLab.com evaluates probiotic supplements & Kefir

Some people find it hard to digest milk because they dont produce enough lactase enzyme, used to digest lactose in milk.

The good of milk

The patent relates to a lactase enzyme, which is free from arylsulfatase.

Patent guarantees absence of off-flavour

To mitigate this problem, researchers in Europe have developed an advanced lactase enzyme formulation that targets the underlying cause of the problem--and helps restore the ability to digest lactose

Novel method to mitigate lactose intolerance

The company is introducing a lactose-free sour cream made from organic pasteurized cream, lactase enzyme and live active cultures.

Lactose-free

Or, when you do, take lactase enzyme pills with your meal or snack.

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Your doctor also may suggest over-the-counter lactase enzyme tablets or liquid, although not everyone finds that these work.

Your lactose intolerance may not be what it seems: if you're avoiding dairy due to lactose intolerance, you may be doing so unnecessarily

In the absence of the lactase enzyme, colonic bacteria act to digest the ingested lactose, which creates gas and causes bloating, abdominal pain and sometimes diarrhea.

Respect Every Bite: Food intolerance and allergies

Then a lactase enzyme is added and this breaks down the remaining lactose into simpler forms your body can absorb.

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Those who fall into that category--and who need to take a drug that contains lactose--might consider using over-the-counter lactase enzyme to help prevent gastrointestinal side effects due to lactose intolerance.

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