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Lactose Intolerance
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Lactose
Lactose, a disaccharide of β-D-galactose and β-D-glucose, is normally broken down by the enzyme lactase into its component monosaccharides. Individuals who suffer from lactose intolerance have insufficient levels of lactase to break down the lactose in milk and dairy products.
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