Hypolactasia or alactasia: what's the difference?<\/h2>\n
When you find out aboutlactose intolerance<\/strong>Two technical terms are often used: hypolactasia<\/strong> and alactasia<\/strong>. They both refer to a lack of lactase<\/a><\/strong>the enzyme responsible for digesting lactose<\/a> (the sugar in milk), but they don't mean exactly the same thing...<\/p>\n Here's a clear guide to understanding these two concepts and, above all, how to make the most of them.\u00a0on a daily basis with tailored digestive solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n L'hypolactasia<\/strong> designates a reduced lactase production<\/strong> by the body. This enzyme is produced in the small intestine and converts lactose into simple sugars (glucose + galactose) that are easy to digest.<\/p>\n This decline is a phenomenon completely natural<\/strong><\/a> in the majority of adults. It is estimated that 75 % of the world's population<\/strong><\/a> presents a more or less marked form of hypolactasia. Lactase activity is highest in children, but gradually declines with age in many people.<\/p>\n Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n Hypolactasia is not always synonymous with intolerance<\/strong>. Some people have reduced lactase production without experiencing any digestive discomfort. Others, on the other hand, develop typical digestive discomforts after consuming lactose: bloating, gas, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, etc.<\/p>\n L'alactasia<\/strong>is a form of more severe<\/strong>. It designates total or almost total absence of lactase<\/strong> in the body.<\/p>\n A distinction is made between :<\/p>\n Partial (moderate) alactasia<\/strong> lactase production is very low. It is sometimes possible to tolerate small amounts of lactose<\/strong> (up to around 12g a day, equivalent to a glass of milk).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Total (severe) alactasia<\/strong> the organisation no longer produces lactase at all<\/strong>. In this case, even a small amount of lactose can trigger serious digestive problems<\/strong>. Strict avoidance of lactose is often recommended... unless you opt for a suitable supplement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Unlike thecow's milk allergy<\/strong> (immune reaction), hypolactasia and alactasia are enzyme disorders<\/strong>. These are not diseases in the strict sense of the term, but a physiological imbalance<\/strong> that can easily be compensated for.<\/p>\n In medicine and biology, hypolactasia refers to low production of lactase by the body.<\/strong> Lactase is an enzyme produced in the small intestine of humans and mammals in general. Its role is to transform lactose, which is the sugar in milk, into simple carbohydrates that are easy to digest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you suffer from hypolactasia or alactasia, this does not mean that you have you don't necessarily have to give up cheese, yoghurt, cream, pastries or even a meal in a restaurant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n At LACTOLERANCE<\/strong>we have developed lactase enzyme-based digestive supplements<\/strong>perfectly proportioned to help your body digest lactose, according to your level of sensitivity:<\/p>\n LACTOLERANCE 9000<\/strong><\/a> For intolerant children aged 3 and over - acts immediately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n LACTOLERANCE ULTRA<\/strong><\/a> For intolerant people aged 12 and over - ideal for richer meals - with lactase + lipase (fat digestion).<\/p>\n<\/li>\nHypolactasia: a natural decrease in lactase<\/h3>\n
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To sum up:<\/h3>\n
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\n \nTerm<\/th>\n Definition<\/th>\n Lactase produced?<\/th>\n Consequences<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Hypolactasia<\/td>\n Progressive fall in lactase<\/td>\n Yes, in small quantities<\/td>\n Variable tolerance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Alactasia<\/td>\n Absence (partial or total) of lactase<\/td>\n Very low or nil<\/td>\n Strong intolerance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Did you know?<\/h3>\n
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