Primary Health Care
12-page document for HCPs. Discusses genesis of, and diagnosing and treating lactose intolerance, as well as common medical conditions that can be mistaken for LI. Numerical charts of lactose content in specific foods and planning a nutritionally balanced diet for patients avoiding lactose.
Comments (2)
Comments (2)
mary
my 2 sons have galactosaemia is lactofree suitable as they cannot have lactose
Lactofree Support
Hi Mary, Galactosaemia is caused by galactose. Lactose is broken down into glucose and galactose by lactase, the enzyme present in the stomach. It is possible that galactose can be present in Lactofree milk. It should therefore not be given to children with galactosaemia.