Can Lactose Intolerance Be a Cause of Constipation? A Narrative Review

Leszkowicz, Julia; Plata-Nazar, Katarzyna; Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz, Agnieszka

doi:10.3390/nu14091785

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“…Fermentation by colon bacteria produces various gases, organic acids, and other irritating chemicals . This process induces gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea . Additionally, the reabsorption of these toxins into the body can have detrimental effects on a range of tissues .…”

Section: The Main Active Ingredients In Milkmentioning

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“…39 This process induces gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. 40 Additionally, the reabsorption of these toxins into the body can have detrimental effects on a range of tissues. 41 Therefore, consuming milk in the appropriate quantities can help most individuals avoid these undesirable symptoms.…”

Section: ■ Gut Barrier and Functionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Milk: A Natural Guardian for the Gut Barrier

Wang,

Gong,

Farid

et al. 2024

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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The gut barrier plays an important role in health maintenance by preventing the invasion of dietary pathogens and toxins. Disruption of the gut barrier can cause severe intestinal inflammation. As a natural source, milk is enriched with many active constituents that contribute to numerous beneficial functions, including immune regulation. These components collectively serve as a shield for the gut barrier, protecting against various threats such as biological, chemical, mechanical, and immunological threats. This comprehensive review delves into the active ingredients in milk, encompassing casein, α-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin, lactoferrin, the milk fat globular membrane, lactose, transforming growth factor, and glycopeptides. The primary focus is to elucidate their impact on the integrity and function of the gut barrier. Furthermore, the implications of different processing methods of dairy products on the gut barrier protection are discussed. In conclusion, this study aimed to underscore the vital role of milk and dairy products in sustaining gut barrier health, potentially contributing to broader perspectives in nutritional sciences and public health.

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Section: The Main Active Ingredients In Milkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: ■ Gut Barrier and Functionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Milk: A Natural Guardian for the Gut Barrier

Wang,

Gong,

Farid

et al. 2024

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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“…Once lactose is ingested, it is normally hydrolyzed into glucose and galactose by the lactase enzyme found in the small intestine brush border [233]. Due to primary and secondary causes, lactase deficiency induces clinical symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea [234,235]. However, some extraintestinal symptoms related to LI include headache, vertigo, and memory impairment [232].…”

Section: Allergies Lactose Intolerancementioning

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Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives—A Future Direction to the Milky Way

Plamada

Teleky

Nemeş

et al. 2023

Foods

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One significant food group that is part of our daily diet is the dairy group, and both research and industry are actively involved to meet the increasing requirement for plant-based dairy alternatives (PBDAs). The production tendency of PBDAs is growing with a predictable rate of over 18.5% in 2023 from 7.4% at the moment. A multitude of sources can be used for development such as cereals, pseudocereals, legumes, nuts, and seeds to obtain food products such as vegetal milk, cheese, cream, yogurt, butter, and different sweets, such as ice cream, which have nearly similar nutritional profiles to those of animal-origin products. Increased interest in PBDAs is manifested in groups with special dietary needs (e.g., lactose intolerant individuals, pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly) or with pathologies such as metabolic syndromes, dermatological diseases, and arthritis. In spite of the vast range of production perspectives, certain industrial challenges arise during development, such as processing and preservation technologies. This paper aims at providing an overview of the currently available PBDAs based on recent studies selected from the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection, and Scopus. We found 148 publications regarding PBDAs in correlation with their nutritional and technological aspects, together with the implications in terms of health. Therefore, this review focuses on the relationship between plant-based alternatives for dairy products and the human diet, from the raw material to the final products, including the industrial processes and health-related concerns.

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“…Less commonly associated with lactose intolerance may be constipation. 15 Lactose intolerance should be distinguished from cow's milk allergy, which is one of the most common childhood allergies. 16 It affects an average of 2%-3% of children, although this number may change due to the simultaneous occurrence of overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis.17…”

Section: Lactose Intolerancementioning

confidence: 99%

Diet of the 21st-century person — food intolerances and elimination diets

Gacoń

2023

Health Prom Phys Act

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In a dynamically changing world and environment, the human diet is subject to numerous changes, as well as the quality of selected products. More and more often, patients who report gastrointestinal complaints after eating certain foods come to doctors. This situation often ends with the introduction of an elimination diet, which conducted without the supervision of a specialist, can have various negative effects. The work aims to present the latest results of research on the diet of modern man, published in international journals, available in the PubMed database and the Google Schoolar. The review discusses the most common food intolerances, their mechanisms and treatment options with particular emphasis on therapy with elimination diets and their potential health consequences. The discussed health problems are related to environmental changes and at the same time, significantly reduce the quality of life of people struggling with them.

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Can Lactose Intolerance Be a Cause of Constipation? A Narrative Review

Cited by 8 publications

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Milk: A Natural Guardian for the Gut Barrier

Milk: A Natural Guardian for the Gut Barrier

Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives—A Future Direction to the Milky Way

Diet of the 21st-century person — food intolerances and elimination diets

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