Lactose intolerance causes symptoms such as a bloated belly, gas, poor digestion and/or diarrhea, shortly after eating foods with lactose, whether milk or its derivatives, such as cheese, yogurt or butter. The intensity of symptoms can vary according to each person’s degree of intolerance, being more frequent and more intense in those with greater sensitivity. […]
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Fructose intolerance is the difficulty in absorbing or digesting foods rich in fructose, which can cause some symptoms, such as excess gas, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and bloating. Fructose is a type of sugar naturally found in fruits, honey and vegetables. Furthermore, some industrialized products, such as soft drinks, sauces and biscuits, also contain fructose […]
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The diet for lactose intolerance aims to eliminate or reduce foods that contain lactose from the diet, such as cow’s milk, goat’s milk, yogurt, butter and cheese. Lactose intolerance varies from person to person and, therefore, it is not always necessary to completely restrict these foods from the diet. Lactose intolerance is the body’s inability […]
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The diet of a baby with lactose intolerance varies according to the type of intolerance. Babies under 6 months and with congenital lactose intolerance cannot receive breast milk, and the use of lactose-free infant formulas is recommended, as advised by the pediatrician. Babies under 6 months of age and with secondary lactose intolerance, a type […]
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The diet of a baby with lactose intolerance varies according to the type of intolerance. Babies under 6 months and with congenital lactose intolerance cannot receive breast milk, and the use of lactose-free infant formulas is recommended, as advised by the pediatrician. Babies under 6 months of age and with secondary lactose intolerance, a type […]
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The diet for lactose intolerance aims to eliminate or reduce foods that contain lactose from the diet, such as cow’s milk, goat’s milk, yogurt, butter and cheese. Lactose intolerance varies from person to person and, therefore, it is not always necessary to completely restrict these foods from the diet. Lactose intolerance is the body’s inability […]
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To confirm the presence of lactose intolerance, it is important to consult a gastroenterologist, to evaluate the symptoms and perform tests such as a respiratory test, stool test and/or intestinal biopsy. Lactose intolerance is the body’s inability to digest the sugar present in milk, lactose, causing symptoms such as colic, gas and diarrhea, which appear […]
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Gluten intolerance causes intestinal symptoms such as excess gas, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation, but as these signs also appear in various diseases, intolerance often goes undiagnosed. Gluten intolerance may not have a specific cause or be caused by celiac disease and, therefore, when abdominal discomfort is noticed after consuming foods with gluten, it is […]
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The diet of a baby with lactose intolerance varies according to the type of intolerance. Babies under 6 months and with congenital lactose intolerance cannot receive breast milk, and the use of lactose-free infant formulas is recommended, as advised by the pediatrician. Babies under 6 months of age and with secondary lactose intolerance, a type […]
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Lactose intolerance causes symptoms such as a bloated belly, gas, poor digestion and/or diarrhea, shortly after eating foods with lactose, whether milk or its derivatives, such as cheese, yogurt or butter. The intensity of symptoms can vary according to each person’s degree of intolerance, being more frequent and more intense in those with greater sensitivity. […]
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