Basic genetic test for lactose intolerance

General Information

Genetic sequencing marker: Seq. LCT C-13907G

Lactose It is a milk sugar that is converted by a specific enzyme Lactase Intolerance develops when the processes of lactose conversion are disrupted.

What causes lactose intolerance?
Lactase is an enzyme that is produced in the small intestine and participates in the breakdown of milk sugar - lactose. Under its influence, lactose breaks down into 2 sugar molecules: glucose and galactose, which are easily absorbed into the blood.
People with lactose intolerance have an insufficient amount of lactase (enzyme), due to which lactose remains in the intestine for a long time, which leads to its alternative breakdown and the development of symptoms characteristic of the disease.
In most cases of lactose intolerance, the enzyme deficiency is hereditary and lasts throughout life. However, the intolerance developed in children may be related to the infection of the digestive system and the deficiency may be temporary.

research: genetic test
Material for examination: Venous blood