The condition resulting from the absence or deficiency of LACTASE in the MUCOSA cells of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, and the inability to break down LACTOSE in milk for ABSORPTION. Bacterial fermentation of the unabsorbed lactose leads to symptoms that range from a mild indigestion (DYSPEPSIA) to severe DIARRHEA. Lactose intolerance may be an inborn error or acquired.
    

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A valuable addition to Milk Diets, "Allenburys" Dextrin-Maltose.

Wysoy product information / SMA Nutrition.

Feeding your milk intolerant child / SMA Nutrition.

Drinks provision at pre-school : a summary of a survey carried out by the National Dairy Council in conjunction with the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

Adverse reactions to food / National Dairy Council.

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Wysoy product information / SMA Nutrition.

Feeding your milk intolerant child / SMA Nutrition.

Drinks provision at pre-school : a summary of a survey carried out by the National Dairy Council in conjunction with the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

Adverse reactions to food / National Dairy Council.

A valuable addition to Milk Diets, "Allenburys" Dextrin-Maltose.