<P> Lactase is an enzyme that some people are unable to produce in their small intestine . Without it they ca n't break down the natural lactose in milk , leaving them with diarrhea , gas and bloating when drinking regular milk . Lactase is added to Lactose Free Milk to neutralize lactose naturally found in milk , leaving it slightly sweet but digestible by everyone . Without lactase , lactose intolerant people pass the lactose undigested to the colon where bacteria break it down creating carbon dioxide and that leads to bloating and flatulence . </P>
<P> Lactase is an enzyme that some people are unable to produce in their small intestine . Without it they ca n't break down the natural lactose in milk , leaving them with diarrhea , gas and bloating when drinking regular milk . Lactase is added to Lactose Free Milk to neutralize lactose naturally found in milk , leaving it slightly sweet but digestible by everyone . Without lactase , lactose intolerant people pass the lactose undigested to the colon where bacteria break it down creating carbon dioxide and that leads to bloating and flatulence . </P>
where is lactase found in the digestive system
where is lactase found in the digestive system
small intestine
small intestine