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Lactose intolerance

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Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance means you have trouble digesting milk and milk products. The condition is most common among Asians, American Indians, Mexican Americans, and Blacks. It is also a more common problem as people get older.

Lactose Intolerance: A Problem Hard to Stomach
"I'm lactose intolerant. I have no patience for lactose, and I won't stand for it." -Jerry Seinfeld. My friend likes cheese as much as the next guy. Same goes for ice cream, yogurt, and milk. However, he doesn't like the gas and bloating he gets when cons

Do You Have Trouble with Milk? Find Out About Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest large amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar in milk. This is due to a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is normally produced by the cells that line...

Lactose intolerant may lack calcium
People who are lactose intolerant avoid dairy products, and so are often at risk for low calcium intake and the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, according to a US researcher...

Food Allergy: Holiday's Hidden Danger
Our consumption of food nearly triples during the holiday season. With all of the scrumptious variety of foods and gourmet treats we're presented with during the holidays..

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