Category FAQs Search : Lactose Intolerance
Question: What is lactose malabsorption?
Answer: Lactose malabsorption is the inability to break down and absorb lactose molecules in your digestive system. It’s common — in fact, about 65% of adults worldwide can't break down and absorb lactose. Unabsorbed lactose passes undigested through your gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms for some people.
(Source: Cleveland Clinic, 31 Jan 2026)
Source Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7317-lactose-intolerance