Milk Intolerance: Why Milk May Not Be Healthy For Everyone, Says Expert
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News18•25-01-2026, 13:43
Milk Intolerance: Why Milk May Not Be Healthy For Everyone, Says Expert
- •Milk is a highly nutritious food, providing protein, carbohydrates, sugar, fat, and calcium, essential for human survival and bone strength.
- •Despite its nutritional value, milk is not healthy for everyone, with many adults experiencing digestive issues after consumption.
- •Dr. Tushar Tayal, CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon, explains that milk intolerance stems from a deficiency of lactase and casein enzymes in the intestines.
- •Lactase is crucial for digesting lactose (milk fat), and casein helps digest milk protein; many Indians genetically lack these enzymes.
- •Symptoms of milk intolerance include bloating, abdominal distension, frequent burping, excessive gas, abdominal pain, and constipation.
Why It Matters: Milk intolerance, due to enzyme deficiency, causes digestive issues like bloating and gas in many adults.
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