INTOLERANSI LAKTOSA
Abstract: Lactose intolerance
is a condition caused by lactase deficiency in the brush border of the
intestine, causing inability in digesting lactose into glucose and galactose.
It is a mild metabolic disease with low morbidity, but often used
interchangeably with cow’s milk allergy, resulting confusion in public
understanding. Lactase deficiency keeps lactose not hydrolyzed, resulting
increased osmotic pressure and fluid secretion of intestine lumen. In the
colon, the result of fermentation from the undigested lactose is hydrogen
gas. The symptoms of lactose intolerance
are abdominal bloating, distension, pain, flatulence, and diarrhea. Symptoms
are alleviated by complete elimination or reduced consumption of
lactose-containing foods. Meanwhile, dairy products which contain large amount
of lactose also become the main source of calcium as well. Elimination of dairy
products from daily diet may results low calcium level, osteopenia, until
osteoporosis. People with lactose intolerance need calcium supplementation to maintain
the calcium level in the body if lactose is restricted.
Penulis: Madya Ardi Wicaksono
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd140354
