More than 70% of Indians are Lactose intolerant and cannot digest lactose in milk

Milk is a highly respected food in the indian culture and rightly so. Its a nutritious food source, rich in vital minerals and protein. Its highly beneficial for people who could digest it!

Unfortunately, many of us  wont be able to digest the lactose sugar in milk. why?

According to researchers at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences who recently completed a study on lactose intolerance in India, "We took subjects from different centers including Lucknow and Bengaluru and found that over 74% were lactose mal-absorbers which means they cannot digest milk," said Dr Uday C Ghoshal, who led the study project.

what is lactose intolerance?

Researchers also studied regional variations in lactose mal-absorption and intolerance. It was found that, while 82% people in southern states were affected, 66% north Indians complained of the problem.

Several other studies have reported numbers that show significant levels of lactose intolerance in india.

Do you or your children or other family members suffer from Lactose Intolerance?

One of the most cost-effective and easy ways of testing for lactose intolerance is via a genetic test. If you are in India you can get this test done here.

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