Question

some individuals are unable to eat or or drink dairy products containing lactose. what causes them to be unable to tolerate lactose in their diet?

Answer 1

B) They lack an enzyme that breaks down lactose.

Answer 2

Insufficient lactase can result in lactose intolerance.

What is lactase?

• "Lactase is a digestive enzyme which breaks down lactose."

What is lactose?

• "Lactose is a naturally occurring sugar present in milk and milk products such as cheese and ice cream."

What is lactose intolerance?

• "Lactose malabsorption causes digestive discomfort in lactose intolerance."
• It occurs when your small intestine is unable to digest or break down all of the lactose you consume which can results in diarrhea, cramps, and gas.
• Lactose can be broken down with the use of supplementary lactase.

Hence, a person is unable to tolerate lactose in their diet due to insufficient lactase produce in small intestine.

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