Lactase deficiency in osteoporosis


Lancet 1(8107): 86

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0140-6736
PMID: 84137
Document Number: 149341
Women diagnosed as having postmenopausal idiopathic osteoporosis were tested to determine if lactase deficiency contributed to the condition. Eight times as many patients were lactose deficient as the control group. Lactase deficient women had lower intake of calcium and lactose, either because of intolerance or low absorption.

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