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ZOE Science & Nutrition
Understanding Lactose: Digestion and Intolerance Explained
This chapter explores the composition and digestion of lactose, explaining its role as a disaccharide made from galactose and glucose. It also addresses lactose intolerance, the impact of insufficient lactase, and how gut microbes can aid in breaking down lactose when digestion falters.
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