Lactase is an enzyme present in the gut that is responsible for breaking down complex lactose sugars into simpler sugars such as glucose and galactose which can then be utilized for energy and bodily ...

Lactose intolerance, a condition causing discomfort from consuming dairy products due to symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea, affects millions globally. Luckily, there are supplements containing ...

Milk is a highly nutritious food that has nourished humans since the domestication of ruminants over 10,000 years ago (1). However, not everyone can enjoy the vast diversity of products offered by the ...

The importance of subtle gene regulation and epigenetics in determining complex human traits is increasingly being recognized. However, bridging the gaps between environmental, epigenetic and genetic ...

Did you know that 70% of the world's population is lactose intolerant? However, many do not even find out if their body can ...

A new class of high-powered, slickly branded lactose intolerance treatments is targeting consumers. But do they actually work? Tony Cenicola/The New York TimesCredit... Supported by By T.M. Brown When ...