tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46776609724700648002024-02-19T07:14:48.916-08:00Milk and Dairy Indigestion, Lactose IntoleranceResources relating to Dairy and milk Intolerance, lactose indigestion, maldigestion, malabsorption and solutions to deal with these conditionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-8804855018923079792016-04-02T09:53:00.001-07:002016-04-02T09:53:01.438-07:00Why Do So Many Women Have GI Issues?<a href="http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/women-have-gi-stomach-issues">Why Do So Many Women Have GI Issues?</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-49031307583058447292016-04-02T08:50:00.001-07:002016-04-02T08:50:00.178-07:00Novozymes: Saphera Enables New Innovation in Lactose-Free, Fermented Dairy Products<a href="http://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/Novozymes-Saphera-Enables-New-Innovation-in-Lactose-Free-Fermented-Dairy-Products.html?frompage=index&tracking=Headlines#.Vv_qBuoAmYk.blogger">Novozymes: Saphera Enables New Innovation in Lactose-Free, Fermented Dairy Products</a>: 01 Apr 2016 --- Novozymes is launching Saphera – a lactase enzyme that sets a new standard for production and quality of a wide range of lactose-free products, including milk and fermented dairy products such as yogurt.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-66662842690042013662016-03-25T03:38:00.001-07:002016-03-25T03:38:44.493-07:00How Race And Age Factor In Lactose Intolerance<a href="http://keranews.org/post/how-race-and-age-factor-lactose-intolerance">How Race And Age Factor In Lactose Intolerance</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-26462899868465835232016-03-24T03:10:00.001-07:002016-03-24T03:10:32.107-07:00Lactose intolerance: Why most of us can't digest milk<a href="http://www.theweek.co.uk/64017/lactose-intolerance-why-most-of-us-cant-digest-milk">Lactose intolerance: Why most of us can't digest milk</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-62713637792695984602016-03-19T11:21:00.001-07:002016-03-19T11:21:47.332-07:00Food intolerance often confused with allergiesUnderstanding the difference between intolerance and allergy<br /><br />
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<a href="http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=25258">Food intolerance often confused with allergies</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-58804913252486511302016-03-17T09:59:00.001-07:002016-03-17T10:03:08.302-07:00The milk revolution: How we developed the ability to digest milk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://www.nature.com/news/archaeology-the-milk-revolution-1.13471">Archaeology: The milk revolution</a><br />
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Fascinating blog that covers the historic aspects of how humans evolved the ability to consume and digest milk throughout their adult life, unlike any other animal species.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-25043902686371443562016-03-17T09:28:00.001-07:002016-03-17T09:28:58.254-07:00Childhood food allergy and intolerance<a href="http://www.gponline.com/article/1387541">Childhood food allergy and intolerance</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-18239097645960202132016-03-14T07:59:00.001-07:002016-03-14T08:03:10.993-07:00I am lactose intolerant, what products can I use that are lactose free?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-68096989821762637172016-03-11T22:16:00.001-08:002016-03-11T22:16:10.027-08:00is lactose found only in milk?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Milk and dairy products are the main sources of lactose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lactose is found in any product that uses milk, including, ice cream, breads, etc. In many cases, lactose can be found in unsuspecting foods and places.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> One has to get used to reading the food labels to find out the lactose content of specific foods.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-52471366434516598242016-03-11T21:42:00.001-08:002016-03-25T11:26:44.361-07:00where can I get a genetic test done for lactose intolerance? Xcode Life Sciences<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lactose intolerance is a genetic condition. A genetic test is a definitive test for milk indigestion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Xcode Life Sciences provides a comprehensive, accurate and affordable lactose intolerance genetic test.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can get the test for the family of two for Rs. 4,900. Additional tests for family members are available at a subsidized rate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">if you are in india, you can send me an email at this blog's email address and you will receive the saliva kit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The good thing about genetic tests is that they can be performed with saliva samples, no need for large blood samples. Saliva contains cells from your cheeks, from which DNA is extracted and testing performed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are a few other tests available for lactose intolerance such as Lactose tolerance test, hydrogen breath tests and stool acidity test that can be used in conjunction with the genetic test. However, if you have the classic symptoms of lactose intolerance coupled and the genetic test indicates intolerance, the genetic test should be sufficient enough.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-27331832150617816932016-03-11T21:20:00.001-08:002016-03-25T11:27:10.124-07:00More than 70% of Indians are Lactose intolerant and cannot digest lactose in milk <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">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!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, many of us wont be able to digest the lactose sugar in milk. <a href="http://lactoseintoleranceindia.blogspot.com/2016/03/why-do-i-have-problems-after-drinking.html">why?</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">According to researchers at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences who recently completed a <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Three-out-of-four-Indians-have-no-milk-tolerance-Study/articleshow/46522488.cms" target="_blank">study</a> on lactose intolerance in India, </span><span style="font-size: large;">"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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lactoseintoleranceindia.blogspot.com/2016/03/what-is-lactose-intolerance-or-milk.html">what is lactose intolerance?</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Several other studies have reported numbers that show significant levels of lactose intolerance in india.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lactoseintoleranceindia.blogspot.com/2016/03/what-are-symptoms-of-lactose.html">Do you or your children or other family members suffer from Lactose Intolerance?</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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 <a href="http://lactoseintoleranceindia.blogspot.com/2016/03/where-can-i-get-genetic-test-done-for.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-53660018201134526892016-03-11T08:18:00.003-08:002016-03-11T21:59:01.421-08:00How do I know whether I am lactose intolerance or suffer from indigestion of lactose in milk?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Symptoms of lactose intolerance include:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Irritable Bowel Syndrome</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Symptoms usually develop within a few hours of consuming food or drink that contains lactose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">MANY PEOPLE <span style="color: red;"><u>SUFFER FROM THESE SYMPTOMS ALL THEIR LIFE</u> </span><b><span style="color: red;">BUT</span></b> BECAUSE MILK IS A RESPECTED FOOD IN OUR CULTURE <u><span style="color: red;">DO NOT THINK THAT MILK IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM</span></u>. THEY THINK ITS SOMETHING ELSE IN THEIR DIET THAT IS CAUSING THESE PROBLEMS</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most people are just fine consuming milk in childhood. However, the</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: , "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 27px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> problems usually shows up in the mid-30s as functional gastrointestinal problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastro-esophagal reflux disease (GERD). While IBS is known to affect about 5% Indians, an estimated 8-20% people suffer from GERD.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Among the lactose mal-absorbers, indians show a higher sensitivity to lactose than their european counterparts. For example, the problems that europeans face upon consuming 50gm of lactose, show up in indians upon consuming only ~25 gms, according to a <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Three-out-of-four-Indians-have-no-milk-tolerance-Study/articleshow/46522488.cms" target="_blank">study</a> by Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-75789508103706835172016-03-11T08:14:00.001-08:002016-03-11T08:16:23.305-08:00How many people around the world are lactose intolerant or unable to digest lactose in milk?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Approximately, 60-70% of the world population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy. That is a lot, given that the vast majority of the world population continues to drink milk well beyond infancy. Imagine the number of people who suffer from the symptoms without realizing that the milk in their diet is causing these.<br />
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Lactose intolerance is most common in people of East Asian descent, affecting more than 90 percent of adults in some of these communities. Lactose intolerance is also very common in people of West African, Arab, Jewish, Greek, and Italian descent.<br />
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How common is lactose intolerance in India?</div>
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According to the most recent stuy by Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences on lactose intolerance in India <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Three-out-of-four-Indians-have-no-milk-tolerance-Study/articleshow/46522488.cms">three out of four indians have no milk tolerance</a>.</div>
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This is in a country where milk enjoys an esteemed position in the food chain! Can you imagine how many people suffer from the symptoms of lactose intolerance and dont even know it! The numbers are humongous. A key problem is lack of awareness and hence my motivation to set up this blog. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-48365141681217831002016-03-11T07:57:00.000-08:002016-03-11T07:57:18.681-08:00Are genes responsible for lactose intolerance or milk indigestion?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yes, lactose intolerance (or lactase persistence) is a well established genetic trait.<br />
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There are two types of lactase deficiencies. One, in infancy, where a gene named LCT, responsible for producing the lactase enzyme is mutated and hence produces malfunctioning enzyme, causing affected infants to have a severely impaired ability to digest lactose in breast milk or formula.</div>
<br />Lactose intolerance in adulthood, however, is caused by another gene called, MCM6, which controls the LCT gene. The "controller" gene normally switches off the LCT gene in adulthood, but in some individuals, does not switch it off due to a mutation, leading to sustained lactase production in the small intestine and the ability to digest lactose in milk throughout life. <div>
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Worldwide, how many people can digest lactose in milk throughout their lives?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-80310868440346358182016-03-11T07:39:00.002-08:002016-03-17T10:05:23.001-07:00why do I have problems after drinking milk? or why am I not able to digest milk or why am I lactose intolerant?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Lactose intolerance is actually a natural phenomenon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turn on the discovery channel or National Geographic and see if you could find any animal that continues to drink milk throughout its lifetime. While you are at it, also try to spot an animal that drinks the milk of another animal. Good luck with that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Humans are the only species in the animal kingdom that engage in either of the above behaviors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By default, our ability to digest milk is supposed to decrease as we move into adolescence. In other words, not being able to digest milk throughout our lives or being lactose intolerant is the natural state. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, how is it that we have a certain ability for sometime in life and not the entire lifetime. Think of hair color. When we are younger we have coloration in the hair, as we begin to hit 40's, our hair turns grey. How is that? As we age, the genes that are responsible for producing hair color, turn off, thus the color in the hair goes missing beyond a certain point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to milk. We are supposed to wean away from milk and start consuming other foods as we grow. Nature didnt mean for us to breast feed our entire lives. No animal does that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, as we began farming and pasturing, we started to rely on milk more and more, particularly in times of hardships. Over several generations some of us began to develop the ability to digest milk. Those people could survive lean times and thus were able to pass on their genes to their next generation, thus began the ability to digest milk over our entire lifetime for some of us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lactoseintoleranceindia.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-milk-revolution-how-we-developed.html">How did humans develop the ability to digest milk throughout their adult life?</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thus began what is known as Lactase persistance, which is the opposite of lactose intolerance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, is lactose intolerance a genetic condition?</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-66021810259805915042016-03-11T07:25:00.000-08:002016-03-11T21:50:56.356-08:00What is lactose intolerance or milk indigestion ?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest milk. Specifically, the body's inability to break down a specific sugar found in milk known as Lactose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As an example, the sugar we commonly use is sucrose. Sugar found in fruits is called fructose. Sugar found in milk is called lactose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you reading somewhere a word ending with -ose, its likely to be a form of sugar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To digest lactose, our body needs to produce an enzyme called lactase. Many of us are not able to produce this enzyme in our body, thus leading to lactose intolerance or milk indigestion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lactoseintoleranceindia.blogspot.com/2016/03/why-do-i-have-problems-after-drinking.html">But why are many of us not able to produce lactase enzyme in our body</a>?</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01494069642556163573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677660972470064800.post-17884463212911686602016-03-11T06:50:00.000-08:002016-03-11T07:42:07.659-08:00Welcome to Lactose Intolerance India blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to the lactose Intolerance India blog<br />
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This blog aims to serve as a one stop destination for those who are looking for solutions for their lactose intolerance issues.<br />
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Lactose intolerance though found world wide is particularly high in certain populations. Within India, about 30% of North Indians and as many as 70% of south Indians are lactose intolerant.<br />
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This blog will discuss issues relating to lactose intolerance and their solutions.</div>
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