lactaid

• Substantivo que designa um suplemento enzimático usado para ajudar na digestão da lactose em pessoas com intolerância à lactose; também se refere à enzima lactase, que quebra a lactose em glicose e galactose.

A noun referring to a group of enzymes that break down lactose into glucose and galactose, often used as a dietary supplement for lactose intolerance.

nome próprio

1. Enzyme for lactose digestionB2formalmedical

   A group of enzymes, commonly sold under the brand name Lactaid, that hydrolyze lactose into glucose and galactose, aiding digestion for people with lactose intolerance.

   Enzima para digestão da lactose

   • Many people with lactose intolerance take Lactaid tablets before eating dairy.
   • Lactaid contains the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose.
   • She uses Lactaid drops to treat milk before drinking it.

   Sinônimoslactase