After diagnosis, two points are important for the treatment of lactose intolerance: support from a certified nutritionist and keeping a food and symptom diary. As the cause of the lactose intolerance also has an influence on the therapy, it is essential to seek the help of a nutritionist. This is…
Diesen Beitrag lesenLactose intolerance refers exclusively to the intolerance of the milk sugar lactose. However, it does not identify the exact cause of this intolerance. However, as the causes are crucial for successful treatment, medical clarification is essential. But how does the diagnosis of lactose intolerance work? What diagnostic methods are there…
Diesen Beitrag lesenVarious symptoms of lactose intolerance The symptoms of lactose intolerance are very varied. The most common symptoms are flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain. In order to understand how and why these symptoms occur when too much lactose is consumed, it is necessary to understand the structure and path of…
Diesen Beitrag lesenStone Age people with lactose intolerance Around 7,500 years ago, northern European humans developed the ability to digest milk, or lactose, even in adulthood. This adaptation took place around the same time as the start of livestock farming and agriculture. In northern Europe, people who could digest lactose obviously had…
Diesen Beitrag lesenLactose intolerance refers to the inability of the body to properly digest milk sugar (lactose) and the associated occurrence of gastrointestinal complaints. Milk sugar is a disaccharide, i.e. it consists of two individual sugars. Lactose is found in almost all dairy products and is normally broken down into its two…
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