Lactose (milk sugar) is a fermentable substrate. It can be fermented outside of the body to produce cheeses, yoghurts and acidified milks. It can be fermented within the large intestine in those ...

Lactose intolerance is the inability to break down a type of natural sugar called lactose. Lactose is commonly found in dairy products, such as milk and yogurt. You become lactose intolerant when your ...

If you are lactose intolerant, you typically experience digestive symptoms, including bloating, diarrhea, and other symptoms, after consuming lactose. Lactose is a type of sugar found naturally in the ...