Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDNMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Lactase is a digestive enzyme involved in the breakdown of lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products.

Lactase is encoded by a single gene (LCT) of approximately 50 kb located on chromosome 2. The gene has 17 exons and codes for an mRNA molecule which has 6274 bases with 1927 amino acid residues. ...

People develop lactose intolerance when their bodies don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase for the amount of dairy they consume, says Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, an assistant professor of ...

Experts do not recommend lactase supplements for children under age 4. Also, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Right now, most enzyme products are ...

Lactaid pills are lactase enzyme supplements that help people with lactose intolerance digest lactose and other milk products easily. This article explores how many Lactaid pills a person can take ...

It contains lactase, an enzyme that helps breaks down lactose, and it has almost the same taste, texture, and nutrients as regular milk. For many people, milk and other dairy products are off the ...

Over time, your body produces less of the enzyme lactase. This enzyme breaks down the lactose sugar into two smaller, digestible components. Without it, lactose builds up in your gastrointestinal ...