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Digestion is the process of splitting lactose back into glucose and galactose again.
The body does this by means of an enzyme called lactase. Fortunately for all of us with LI, lactase can also be made by one-celled creatures like yeasts. In pill form, this lactase works exactly like the lactase our bodies make. An additional dozen or so brands can be found in health or natural food stores. The standard dose is 3000 FCC units, although there are now double and triple strength pills on the market.