Genetic Predisposition to Primary Lactose Intolerance Does Not Influence Dairy Intake and Health-Related Quality of Life in Romanian Children: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Corina Pienar (Author), Liviu Pop (Author), Marilena Lăzărescu (Author), Radmila Costăchescu (Author), Mirela Mogoi (Author), Ruxandra Mare (Author), Edward Șeclăman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Primary lactose intolerance (PLI) is characterized by the inability to digest lactose. Homozygotes for the lactase gene polymorphisms (CC or GG) are considered to be genetically predisposed to PLI. Still, symptoms may only be present later in life. The evidence supporting a link between...