Overview
What is lactose intolerance?
What are the main signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance?
How is lactose intolerance diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for lactose intolerance?
Have any supplements been studied for lactose intolerance?
How could diet affect lactose intolerance?
Are there any other treatments for lactose intolerance?
What causes lactose intolerance?
Examine Database: Lactose Intolerance
Research FeedRead all studies
Are prebiotics and probiotics effective for lactose intolerance symptoms?
This systematic review of randomized controlled trials suggested that certain prebiotics and probiotics may alleviate symptoms of lactose intolerance, albeit to a far lesser extent than a lactase enzyme. However, given the small number of available studies and variability in the pre/probiotics, more research is needed.
Prebiotics for the management of lactose intolerance
Should cow’s milk moove up on the food exposure timeline?
Giving a probiotic to infants with cow’s milk allergy may reduce gastrointestinal issues later in life
Do probiotics help ease lactose intolerance?
Frequently asked questions
Why aren’t all adults lactose intolerant?
What’s the difference between milk allergy and lactose intolerance?
Is lactose intolerance contagious?
How is a dietary history used for diagnosing lactose intolerance?
What is the lactose breath test?
References
Examine Database References
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- Heartburn Symptoms - Cheng AH, Brunser O, Espinoza J, Fones HL, Monckeberg F, Chichester CO, Rand G, Hourigan AGLong-term acceptance of low-lactose milkAm J Clin Nutr.(1979 Oct)