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Lactase non-persistent genotype influences milk consumption and gastrointestinal symptoms in Northern Russians.
BMC gastroenterology - 13 Nov 2011
Khabarova Yulia, Tornianen Suvi, Tuomisto Sari, Järvelä Irma, Karhunen Pekka, Isokoski Mauri, Mattila Kari
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Milk is an important source of nutrients. The consumption of milk, however, may cause abdominal complaints in lactose intolerant individuals. The frequency of -13910C/C genotype is known to be high among Northern Russians, exceeding the prevalence in northern Europe. In our study we tested two hypotheses: 1) subjects with lactase non-persistent genotype (-13910C/C) have more gastrointestinal (GI)...
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