ArticleJGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology2018
Lactase deficiency and lactose intolerance in a multiracial Asian population in Malaysia.
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- Diarrhea Caused by High-Fat and High-Protein Diet Was Associated With Intestinal Lactase-Producing Bacteria.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2023Article
- Vitamins and minerals, education, and self-care need during preconception to 1000 days of life in Southeast Asia: An expert panel opinion.SAGE open medicine · 2023Review
- Association of calcium intake, lactose intolerance and physical activity with bone health assessed via quantitative ultrasound among young adults of a Malaysian university.Archives of osteoporosis · 2021Article
- The nutrition transition in Malaysia; key drivers and recommendations for improved health outcomes.BMC nutrition · 2020Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
aimsThere have been few reports on lactase deficiency (LD) and lactose intolerance (LI) in Malaysia, which has a peculiar mix of three distinct major Asian races-Malay, Chinese, and Indian. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of LD and LI in a young multiethnic Malaysian population.
methodsLactase activity was measured with a
resultsOf the 248 subjects tested, 216 (87.1%) were lactase deficient. We found no significant differences in the presentation of LD between gender and races. LD was found in 87.5% of males and 86.8% of females (
conclusionThe prevalence of LD was high in all three major ethnic groups-Malays, Chinese, and Indians. Ironically, the prevalence of LI was low overall.
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