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Adult lactose intolerance, calcium intake, bone metabolism and bone density in German-Turkish immigrants.
Journal of bone and mineral metabolism - 1 May 2020
Klemm Philipp, Dischereit Gabriel, Lange Uwe
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INTRODUCTION: Adult lactose intolerance (ALI) significantly alters calcium intake and absorption, and thus may promote osteoporosis. ALI is a recessive condition with a geographical north-south gradient characterised by decreased levels of intestinal lactase. PCR-based genotyping of lactase (LCT) gene polymorphisms is a safe and easy way to diagnose ALI and may complement diagnostic procedures to identify...
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