Research Notes on Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to metabolize lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products, because the required enzyme lactase is absent or its availability is lowered. Clinical symptoms typically appear within 30 minutes but may take up to 1-2 hours depending on other foods and activities. Substantial variability of the clinical response (symptoms of nausea, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, and flatulence) are to be expected as the extent and severity of lactose intolerance varies between individuals. …read more from Wikipedia
Top Resources on Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
- Mayo Clinic: Lactose Intolerance: Signs and Symptoms
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