INTOLERÂNCIA À LACTOSE: DEFICIÊNCIA DE CÁLCIO

Abstract

Hypolactase is the deficiency of the lactase enzyme responsible for hydrolyzing the disaccharide present in milk, unlike allergy, which is an immunological reaction due to the protein not being recognized by the body, which may be confused by its similarity of symptoms. In hypolactase, lactose is not absorbed by the small intestine, being transformed by bacteria into fatty acids, thus releasing gases that generate abdominal discomfort. The presentation of symptoms varies according to the amount of lactose ingested, and it may not show symptoms when ingested in low amounts. The treatment of hypolactase will be done through the ingestion of the lactase enzyme or the removal of products that contain lactose. Due to the lower lactase activity, calcium absorption is compromised as this is an important factor for absorption. To achieve the proposed objectives, exploratory bibliographic research with a descriptive character was used as a methodological resource, based on documents extracted from virtual data Scientific Electronic Library Online (Sciello), academic Google and other scientific sites, to obtain articles, theses , monographs, dissertations and books involved in the proposed theme.