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Understanding lactose intolerance and the dietary management thereof


IL Labuschagne
MJ Lombard

Abstract

Diets that exclude dairy may decrease gastrointestinal symptoms in symptomatic individuals who have lactose malabsorption or lactose intolerance. However, most lactose-intolerant adults can consume some lactose without experiencing major symptoms, thereby reducing the need for strict elimination of dairy products from the diet.

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eISSN: 2078-6204
print ISSN: 2078-6190