What is Lactose Intolerance? What is the percentage of people suffering from lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is a dietary condition that arises when the body does not produce enough lactase enzymes, normally produced by the small intestine to digest lactose in foods. Lactose intolerance can be hereditary or can develop as a result of gastrointestinal disorders that damage the digestive tract. It is estimated that up to 70% of the world population suffer from lactose intolerance. According to a U.S. study, 90% of Asians have this condition.
