Effect of lactase on symptoms and hydrogen breath levels in lactose intolerance: A crossover placebo‐controlled study
Abstract Background and Aim The absence of lactase in the intestinal villi due to mucosal injury or genetic factors causes undigested lactose to reach the colon where it is fermented. Lactose intolerance is diagnosed based on clinical symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain and flatulence, lactose hy...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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Series: | JGH Open |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jgh3.12463 |