Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest and absorb lactose that causes gastrointestinal symptoms including gas, bloating, diarrhea, and upset stomach when consuming milk or products containing milk. Lactose intolerance is often attributed to a deficiency in lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose.
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