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Genetic Lactose Intolerance

Genetic deficiency of lactase enzyme preventing lactose digestion.

Definition

Inability to digest lactose due to decreased or absent lactase production after weaning, determined by genetic variants of the MCM6 gene. Affects approximately 65% of the global population after childhood.

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