Lactase

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• What other names is Lactase known by?
• What is Lactase?
• How does Lactase work?
• Are there safety concerns?
• Dosing considerations for Lactase.

What other names is Lactase known by?

Beta-galactosidase, Bêta-Galactosidase, Lactasa.

What is Lactase?

Likely Effective for...

• Preventing symptoms of lactose intolerance, such as cramps, diarrhea and gas, when milk products or lactose are taken by people with lactose intolerance.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).