{"product_id":"lactose-intolerance-test","title":"Lactose Intolerance Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lactose Intolerance Test is a functional assessment used to evaluate how the body digests lactose, the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactose digestion depends on the presence of the enzyme lactase, which breaks lactose down into simpler sugars that can be absorbed in the small intestine. When lactase activity is reduced, lactose may not be properly digested and can remain in the digestive tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting is used to help identify how the body responds to lactose intake and whether lactose digestion is functioning as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat The Test Evaluates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lactose Intolerance Test assesses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe body’s ability to digest lactose from dairy products\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLactase enzyme activity and lactose breakdown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrogen production after lactose consumption (in breath-based testing methods)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigestive response following lactose ingestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow The Test Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test is typically carried out using one of the following approaches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lactose challenge where a measured amount of lactose is consumed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring of the body’s response over a set period after intake\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreath testing that measures hydrogen levels after lactose consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese methods are used to observe how effectively lactose is digested and absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Test Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is used for individuals experiencing symptoms after consuming dairy products, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloating or abdominal discomfort\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiarrhoea or loose stools\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNausea or digestive upset after dairy intake\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspected difficulty digesting milk or lactose-containing foods\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing digestive symptoms linked to dairy consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat The Service Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLactose intolerance testing using a breath test\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled lactose intake as part of the testing process\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement of digestive response markers after lactose consumption\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory analysis of results\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment report on lactose digestion capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation typically involves following pre-test dietary instructions and fasting requirements as advised before testing to ensure accurate results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: These services do not fall under the Singapore Health Services Act. Dr. Menka Gupta holds an MBBS degree and practices functional medicine. Please consult your primary care provider for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Information provided is not a substitute for medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lactose Intolerance Test is a functional assessment used to evaluate how the body processes lactose and how it responds to lactose ingestion through breath or blood-based measurements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dutch-product-icons-row product-icons-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dutch-product-icons-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"product-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/0703\/7648\/files\/icon_convenient_430x.png?v=1681282434\" class=\"product-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvenient at-home sample collection with free pick-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dutch-product-icons-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"product-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/0703\/7648\/files\/icon_free-global-shipping_430x.png?v=1681282434\" class=\"product-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Global Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dutch-product-icons-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"product-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/0703\/7648\/files\/icon_data-privacy-ensured_430x.png?v=1681282434\" class=\"product-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData privacy ensured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"nutranourish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45044396589264,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/nutranourish.shop\/products\/lactose-intolerance-test","provider":"Nutranourish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}