%0 Journal Article %T Understanding lactose intolerance and the dietary management thereof %A IL Labuschagne %A MJ Lombard %J South African Family Practice %D 2012 %I %X Diets that exclude dairy may decrease gastrointestinal symptoms in symptomatic individuals who have lactose malabsorption or lactose intolerance. However, most lactose-intolerant adults can consume some lactose without experiencing major symptoms, thereby reducing the need for strict elimination of dairy products from the diet. %U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/safp/article/view/84134