Enzyme
lactase
lac·tase [ lak-teys, -teyz ]
Brand Names:
Beano Dairy Defense; Dairy Ease; Lac-Dose; Lactaid; Lactrase
Effect:
Unknown Physiological Effect
May Treat:
Lactose Intolerance
More Information:
Definitions related to lactase:
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Also another name for EC 3.2.1.23, BETA GALACTOSIDASE, do not confuse.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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An enzyme that breaks down lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and milk products.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An enzyme that breaks down milk sugar (lactose) in the body.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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An enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of LACTOSE to D-GALACTOSE and D-GLUCOSE. Defects in the enzyme cause LACTOSE INTOLERANCE.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Formulated in various oral forms for use in lactose intolerance, Lactase Enzyme (Lactaid) is a dietary supplement that breaks down lactose (milk sugar) in dairy foods. It prevents gas, diarrhea, and bloating caused by consumption from dairy foods in people that lack the natural lactase enzyme. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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