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 usually paid for by the
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 and are they reliable? We
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 lactose through the digestive tract.
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 survival advantages. As a result,
Diesen Beitrag lesenLactose intolerance refers to the body’s inability to properly digest milk sugar (lactose) and the resulting gastrointestinal symptoms. Milk sugar is a disaccharide, meaning it consists of two simple sugars. Lactose is found in almost all dairy products and is normally broken down into its two monosaccharides in the small intestine by an enzyme called
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Dr. Michael Zechmann-Khreis