Lactase Non-persistence and Lactose Intolerance
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DOI: 10.1007/s11894-017-0558-9
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewTo evaluate the clinical and nutritional significance of genetically determined lactase non-persistence and potential lactose and milk intolerance in 65–70% of the world’s adult population.Recent FindingsMilk consumption is decreasing in the USA and… read more here.
Keywords: milk; non persistence; intolerance; lactase non ... See more keywords
New insights into the molecular basis of lactase non-persistence/persistence: a brief review.
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DOI: 10.5582/ddt.2019.01079
Abstract: Lactose, a disaccharide and main carbohydrate in milk, requires hydrolysis in the intestinal tract to release its monosaccharides galactose and glucose for use as energy source by enterocytes. This hydrolysis is catalyzed by the enzyme… read more here.
Keywords: lactase expression; non persistence; lactase non; persistence persistence ... See more keywords