A doctor has warned that many people unknowingly have an 'anti-chocolate gene' and are set to fall ill at Easter thanks to ...

Many people who carry alternative versions of the gene can't continue breaking down lactose after infancy, so they become ...

Lactose intolerance usually occurs due to genetic defect or reduced activity of the enzyme lactase with age. This is the main reason, why there is no way to prevent lactose intolerance.

But sometimes, these levels of lactase naturally decline, either due to genetics, age ... of the world's population is considered lactose intolerant, she adds. The severity of intolerance ...

Many people today prefer a lactose-free lifestyle, whether because of lactose intolerance, health trends, or moral choices. Lactose intolerance varies in severity, but lactose-free dairy products ...

"Babies do not develop lactose intolerance until they are 3 to 5 years old. The intestinal lactase remains high in all infants, except the very rare situation where there is a genetic lack of the ...

Limitations of alternative tests for lactose intolerance Genetic testing (LCT gene) and intestinal biopsies are alternative methods some clinicians consider for diagnosing lactose intolerance.

They come with people. Genomes and technology migrate together.” In addition to the insights they garnered regarding the genetic makeup of ancient Europeans, the study’s authors also contributed to ...

Could tailoring your diet to your genes help you optimise your health ... but often they assess your risk for conditions such as lactose intolerance and coeliac disease, and sensitivities to ...