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Why Reducing Lactose Intake May Alleviate Ibs Symptoms

July 30, 2010

Why Reducing Lactose Intake May Alleviate Ibs Symptoms Many people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS syndrome) have problems digesting milk sugar, better known as lactose. Lactose intolerance occurs when there is insufficient lactase in the small intestine. Lactase is responsible for breaking down lactose so it can be properly absorbed into the bloodstream. [...]