Lactase — answers to lactase enzyme
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An enzyme, usually derived from yeast or fungal fermentation, that breaks down the milk sugar lactose into simpler sugars.
Why it’s used
Taken alongside dairy foods to help digest lactose in people whose bodies produce little of the enzyme naturally.
What the evidence is for
reducing digestive symptoms from lactose intake in lactose malabsorption.
What the evidence says
Clinical studies support that taking lactase with dairy can reduce digestive symptoms like gas, bloating, and diarrhea in people with lactose malabsorption. The NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases describes lactase supplements as a recognized option for managing these symptoms.
Context
Lactase activity is measured and dosed in enzyme units (such as ALU or FCC units) rather than a mass amount, so trial dosing is not expressed in grams or milligrams.
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