People develop lactose intolerance when their bodies don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase for the amount of dairy they consume, says Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, an assistant professor of ...

Regretting that slice of pizza or double-scoop ice cream cone? If you’ve ever felt bloated, gassy or just plain unwell after a dish of ice cream or a meal laden with cheese, then you may well know the ...

Lactose intolerance is one of the most common conditions in the world, and some may be suffering from it without even knowing ...

Cheese is the ultimate comfort food — well, and ice cream, milk and butter. Is there anything these ingredients don’t make ...

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In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers synthesized the current evidence on omics tools that allow for developing tailored nutrition strategies for individuals with lactose intolerance ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife believed she had lactose intolerance. After some tests, it was found that she was sensitive to casein rather than lactose. Are there other things in cow's milk besides lactose ...

Aged, hard cheeses have less sugar and lactose, making them easier to digest. Lots of common softer, creamy cheeses also contain low levels of lactose. Cheeses made from goat milk may be better ...