On Lactose Intolerance (& the Celiac Connection)
Dr. Pastore dives into the prevalence of lactose intolerance in celiacs, and celiac disease in those with lactose intolerance.
In this episode, he covers:
-What a lactose intolerance is and how is it different from a milk/dairy allergy or sensitivity
-68% of the adult population has a lactose intolerance, but who is most at-risk: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lactose-intolerance#statistics
-How lactose intolerance is traditionally diagnosed, and what celiacs should do after being diagnosed to be tested for lactose intolerance (H2-lactose breath test)
-The genetic testing for lactose intolerance (MCM6-RS4988235 - C or CC allele)
-Why you should get tested for celiac disease if you have a lactose intolerance. In a study done by Ojetti in 2005, 24% had celiac disease with lactose intolerance presenting as their ONLY symptom: https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/84526
- What other medical conditions may be causing “secondary lactose intolerance” - your body produces lactase, but something else isn’t right in your digestive tract
- How some celiacs can recover from secondary lactose intolerance after following a gluten-free, dairy-free diet for 3-6 months to allow their small intestine villi to heal
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