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What is lactose?

Lactose is the milk sugar that is naturally present in milk. This disaccharide is composed of the two monosaccharides glucose (grape sugar) and galactose.

What is lactase?

Lactase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down the sugar lactose contained in dairy products.

What is lactose intolerance?

It occurs when the body does not produce enough lactase, or none at all, to digest the lactose contained in dairy products. This can be genetic or acquired over the course of a lifetime.

What is lactase deficiency?

Lactase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactose. If it is present in insufficient quantities or not at all in the small intestine, the lactose is not broken down and passes into the large intestine, which is connected to the small intestine.

What is the difference between lactose intolerance and lactase deficiency?

Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency or complete absence of the body’s own lactase.

What are the most common symptoms of lactose intolerance?

Typical symptoms are abdominal pain, bloating, a feeling of fullness, diarrhea and dizziness after eating foods containing lactose.

How does Lactrase® work?

The enzyme lactase contained in Lactrase® breaks down lactose into its easily digestible components glucose and galactose.

Where does the lactase in Lactrase® come from?

The lactase enzyme contained in Lactrase® is produced using the mold Aspergillus oryzae and is therefore not of animal origin.

How is Lactrase® used?

Lactrase® should be taken immediately before or with food containing lactose. After ingestion, the capsule or tablet dissolves in the stomach within a few minutes, releasing the lactase it contains.

What are FCC units?

The activity of the lactase contained in Lactrase® is expressed in FCC units (Food Chemical Codex).

What forms of lactose intolerance are there?

There are three different forms of lactose intolerance: primary lactose intolerance, secondary lactose intolerance and congenital lactose intolerance.

How can a lactase deficiency be diagnosed?

A lactose tolerance test can determine whether a person has a lactase deficiency. A genetic test can determine whether a person will develop a primary lactase deficiency during their lifetime.

Can infants also have lactose intolerance?

Infants can also be affected by lactose intolerance, but this is relatively rare. It either occurs temporarily due to another underlying condition or it is a congenital impairment of lactase production. It is important to seek medical advice if you experience symptoms of lactose intolerance.

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