Lactase (LCT), a part of the β-galactosidase family of enzymes, is a glycoside hydrolase involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers. In humans, lactase is present predominantly along the brush border membrane of the differentiated enterocytes lining the villi of the small intestine.

Lactase is essential for digestive hydrolysis of lactose in milk. Deficiency of the enzyme causes lactose intolerance.

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Lactaid Discussions

  1. link Mmil
    Lactaid OK but watch the expiration date
    I have now successfully used lactaid on a number of pizza nights using between 6 to 8 pills taken right before a meal. But I think that using a fresh - 34% more...
    Mmil- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Lactaid
  2. link Migouliad
    TABLETS OR CAPLETS
    The Lactaid Fast-acting tablets and caplets are supposed to have exactly the same ingredients. Tablets do me NO GOOD whatever, whereas I've always don - 20% more...
    Migouliad- over a year ago - in Lactaid
  3. link Jdballa46463
    Lactaid milk/pills, metallic taste in mouth. My theory
    I recently self-diagnosed myself as lactose intolerant. Threw up violently after 3 Cheese Penne at Applebee's then same after fettuccine alfredo at Ol - 88% more...
    Jdballa46463- over a year ago - in Lactaid
  4. link Inbalance3
    Sudden problems with Lactaid
    Ok, I have been lactose intolerant for 20 years and have used Lactaid as long as I can remember. Now my son is lactose intolerant as well. About 2 1/2 - 76% more...
    Inbalance3- over a year ago - in Lactaid
  5. link Purple Cat
    Lactaid reaction
    Terrible vomiting 3 hours after taking the pill.. couldn't get up or do anything other than sit in pain and vomit for the whole day... Dont wish this - 56% more...
    Purple Cat- over a year ago - in Lactaid
  6. link Purple Cat
    Lactaid reaction
    Terrible vomiting 3 hours after taking the pill.. couldn't get up or do anything other than sit in pain and vomit for the whole day... Dont wish this - 56% more...
    Purple Cat- over a year ago - in Lactaid
  7. link Purple Cat
    I too had a bad reaction to Lactaid
    Terrible vomiting 3 hours after taking the pill.. couldn't get up or do anything other than sit in pain and vomit for the whole day... Dont wish this - 57% more...
    Purple Cat- over a year ago - in Lactaid
  8. link Hutch2509
    Is Lactaid milk safe?
    I already mentioned that Lactaid makes me vomit, but has anyone had the same reaction to Lactaid milk? Or is it safe?
    Hutch2509- over a year ago - in Lactaid
  9. link Hutch2509
    Do NOT take!
    Both times I took Lactaid, it enduced violent vomiting. I almost went to the hospital. Does anyone have the same reacting to Lactaid milk, or is it sa - 2% more...
    Hutch2509- over a year ago - in Lactaid
  10. link Vgreen
    They don't disclose it, but it can cause severe vomiting.
    My son recently has become lactose intolerant. We bought Lactaid to allow him to eat pizza, etc. The last two times he used the pills, he experienced - 79% more...
    Vgreen- over a year ago - 6 Replies - in Lactaid
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