Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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The things a person suffering from lactose intolerance can do besides avoiding dairy products.

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Lactose intolerance occurs when a person cannot digest the milk sugar, lactose. The unbroken lactose mixes with the bacteria of the intestines and ferments to cause gas. The gas, as it becomes severe, causes bloating and cramps.

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