Those unpleasant symptoms (gas, bloating, cramps, nausea, diarrhea) are the result of the small intestine producing less and less lactase, an enzyme that breaks down lactose, which is absorbed by the ...

Are you struggling with an upset stomach after you eat a scoop of ice cream? You might be lactose intolerant. People who are lactose intolerant are unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and ...

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Dr. Andrew Liu answers the question: 'Milk Allergy Versus Lactose Intolerance?' — -- Question: How can I tell the difference between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy? Answer: Lactose ...

Cheddar. Blue. Goat. Americans love cheese. In fact, over the last 40 years, average daily consumption has doubled from 0.36 cups to 0.74 cups per person, according to a recent report published by the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 78-year-old retired medical oncologist. While in residency in New York, I got a gastrointestinal virus that left me with lactose intolerance. After a while, it improved somewhat.

People develop lactose intolerance when their bodies don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase for the amount of dairy they consume, says Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, an assistant professor of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 78-year-old retired medical oncologist. While in residency in New York, I got a gastrointestinal virus that left me with lactose intolerance. After a while, it improved somewhat.