Lactose (The Milk carbohydrate)

The carbohydrate present in milk is called Lactose. Lactose is a disaccharide carbohydrate (In simple words carbohydrates are nothing but sugar). A disaccharide is a combination of two monosaccharide carbohydrates (two sugar molecules).

It is a sugar composed of galactose and glucose and has the molecular formula C12H22O11.

The enzyme lactase is needed to break down lactose into galactose and glucose.

If a person has lactose intolerance, their digestive system produces too little lactase enzyme resulting in improper digestion. Symptoms can include abdominal cramps, bloating, and diarrhea. The same symptoms can be common in other milk allergies also.

Lactase is an enzyme produced in the small intestine. The body uses lactase to break down lactose into components called galactose and glucose. The glucose is then absorbed into the bloodstream.

If a person’s lactase levels are low, the lactose does not break down and it does not absorb into the bloodstream. Instead, it moves into the large intestine or colon. Bacteria in the colon react to any product that contains lactose by creating more gas. That can lead to discomfort and other unpleasant symptoms for the individual.

In some regions, the majority of people carry a gene that allows them to digest lactose. Lactose intolerance is less common in people who are from India as Indians have a long history in cattle rearing and consumption of milk and dairy products like curd, butter, ghee, and paneer.

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