Lactose Intolerance Research Paper

Lactose is a complex found in all milks that is commonly used as an ingredient in lots of foods. Some people are unable to digest this lactose and it causes many problems for them. This is known as being lactose intolerant. The people that are unable to digest lactose body’s do not contain enough of the enzyme lactase which breaks down the lactose into simple sugars (glucose and galactose). When a person that is lactose intolerant consumes lactose, the undigested lactose passes through the small intestine and natural bacteria ferments it creating gas and acids. Many symptoms are associated with lactose intolerance such as abdominal pain, bloating or diarrhea. It is the most common food intolerance in Australia and it effects people of all