Digestive Health Guide: Enzymes, Probiotics & Intolerance

Digestive health depends on a balance of enzymes like pepsin and beneficial bacteria. Understanding lactose intolerance and how pH affects digestion can help alleviate common issues like bloating, fatigue after eating, and chest discomfort.

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Severe Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Rae Uddin

An estimated 30 to 50 million children and adults in the United States have a food intolerance condition called lactose intolerance, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. People who are lactose intolerant are unable to digest milk and dairy foods properly due to the lack of an enzyme called lactase.