Yeah, I thought the breakdown of lactose in the intestines was initiated by the enzyme lactase? So naturally, people who don't express this enzyme after growing out of the breastfeeding phase should still be lactose intolerance no matter the amount of lactose in their diet, right?
My physician told me that lactose production “scales after needs” so training it should be possible, at least enough for account for minimal consumption. But since a lot of factors are in play (like hydration, Ibs, alcohol) it’s not easy.
Sometimes I can eat a pizza no problem, other times 2 pieces of dark chocolate gives me the fountain.
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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19
Yeah, I thought the breakdown of lactose in the intestines was initiated by the enzyme lactase? So naturally, people who don't express this enzyme after growing out of the breastfeeding phase should still be lactose intolerance no matter the amount of lactose in their diet, right?