Everything you've heard about lactose is wrong

Everything you've heard about lactose is wrong

Author: ZOE March 9, 2023 Duration: 16:11
Lactose is usually only discussed in the context of intolerance. This intolerance can make us feel bloated, gassy and uncomfortable. But from cow’s milk to yoghurt and even breast milk, lactose is everywhere! So, can it really be that bad for us? In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, we’re joined by Dr Will B. to find out.  Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/ Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide Studies referenced in the episode: Nature: How humans’ ability to digest milk evolved from famine and disease PubMed Central (PMC) Effects of Prebiotic and Probiotic Supplementation on Lactase Deficiency and Lactose Intolerance: A Systematic Review of Controlled Trials PubMed Central (PMC) Improving lactose digestion and symptoms of lactose intolerance with a novel galacto-oligosaccharide (RP-G28): a randomized, double-blind clinical trial PubMed Central (PMC) Impact of short-chain galactooligosaccharides on the gut microbiome of lactose-intolerant individuals https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lactose-intolerance  The Importance of Lactose in the Human Diet: Outcomes of a Mexican Consensus Meeting: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6893676/  Episode transcripts are available here. Want to create your own podcast? Contact Fascinate Productions to bring it to life.

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