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Measuring Lactase Enzymatic Activity in the Teaching Lab
Published on: August 6, 2018
[Study on ameliorating measures for lactose intolerance to milk].
Rong Qiao1, Cheng-Yu Huang, Hui-Zhang Du
1Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Huaxi School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041.
Summary
Drinking milk with certain foods, like eggs or staple foods, and not on an empty stomach, can help reduce lactose intolerance symptoms. Avoid whole wheat bread with milk to prevent digestive issues.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Nutritional Science
- Human Physiology
Context:
- Lactose intolerance affects a significant portion of the global population, leading to digestive discomfort after milk consumption.
- Dietary modifications are crucial for managing symptoms in individuals with lactose intolerance.
Purpose:
- To investigate dietary strategies for alleviating lactose intolerance symptoms.
- To determine the impact of various foods and milk consumption patterns on lactose intolerance.
Summary:
- Hydrogen breath tests and symptom scoring were used to evaluate the effects of consuming cow's milk with different foods in lactose-intolerant subjects.
- Milk consumed with eggs or staple foods (steamed bread, bread) showed reduced breath-hydrogen concentrations and symptom scores compared to milk alone.
- Drinking milk with a meal, rather than in a fasting state, significantly decreased symptom prevalence.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that consuming milk with specific foods and during meals can effectively mitigate lactose intolerance symptoms.
- Recommendations include avoiding milk on an empty stomach and pairing it with eggs or staple foods, while avoiding whole wheat bread with milk.
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