Title: Why do some people become lactose intolerant as they age? - The Boston Globe
Headings: Why do some people become lactose intolerant as they age?
Why do some people become lactose intolerant as they age?
Content: Digestion can also slow down or speed up with age, which is why people notice more digestive disturbances as they get older. Grand says that many people with low lactase can still digest some milk because bacteria in their large intestines take over the task of digesting lactose. For those who feel they truly can’t digest it, he recommends calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent deficiencies. Have a question? E-mail globeanswers@gmail.com. Show comments