What happen to lactose that is not digested in the small intestine?
Undigested lactose travels to the large intestine, where it is fermented by bacteria. This fermentation process produces gas and causes some of the symptoms associated with lactose intolerance, such as bloating and diarrhea.Digestive Health - Related Articles
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