Lactose intolerance and probiotics: from pathophysiological mechanisms to clinical applications.
- 2026-03-17
- Review
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek 119(4)
- Tsachi Tsadok Perets
- Rachel Gingold-Belfer
- Ram Dickman
- PubMed: 41843249
- DOI: 10.1007/s10482-026-02278-x
- Low evidence
This review aims to explore the evidence supporting the use of probiotics as a potential treatment strategy to alleviate the symptoms of lactose intolerance by modulating colonic metabolism and enhancing lactose digestion.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Small