Lactose intolerance is a common GI disorder that occurs when the body is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. This happens when the small intestine doesn't produce enough lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose. As a result, lactose remains undigested and passes into the colon, where it can cause discomfort and digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Anybody who is lactose intolerant may face some challenges, with limitations ... [Read More]
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