Streptococcus thermophilus MAK34S24T and Improved Symptom Relief for Lactose Intolerance

• Physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of low-lactose yogurt using Streptococcus thermophilus with high β-galactosidase activity.

  • 2023-07-24
  • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 103(15)
  • • Ling Li
    • Ling-Hua Zhou
    • Xuemin Liu
    • Jinyan Gong
    • G. Xiao

  • PubMed: 37427487
  • DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12840

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  • Improved Symptom Relief for Lactose Intolerance

  • Low evidence

  If lactose is hydrolyzed by the β-galactosidase enzyme during the fermentation process, lactose-intolerant individuals can consume milk products without experiencing diarrhea, flatulence, or other symptoms.

  Effect

  Beneficial

  Effect size

  Moderate

  Significant

  Yes