Carbohydrate profile Disaccharide (lactose).
Lactose is the natural sugar found in mammalian milk, and for most people, a moderate intake of lactose is beneficial. Lactose is a type of carbohydrate, which is generally broken down into galactose and glucose through human metabolism after entering the body. Glucose is a substance that provides energy for the body's metabolism and can play a role in promoting the work of various organs in the body. The decomposition of galactose can help ceramides and glycosidic bonds to form lactocerebral glycosides in the body, which can play a role in promoting brain development.
1. Edible history.
Lactose is a carbohydrate specific to human and mammalian milk and is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. In the growth and development of infants and young children, lactose not only provides energy, but also participates in the development of the brain.
2. Efficacy and function.
The role and efficacy of lactose are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1.Energy: Lactose is a carbohydrate that is broken down to provide energy to the body, especially for the growth and development of infants and young children.
2.Regulates intestinal function: Lactose helps maintain intestinal acid-base balance, which is conducive to maintaining normal bowel function. In addition, lactose can also be used as a food for intestinal probiotics**, which can promote the production of lactic acid bacteria, which is conducive to the reproduction of beneficial bacteria in the intestine and accelerates gastrointestinal peristalsis.
3.Promotes calcium absorption: Lactose binds to calcium in dairy products to help promote calcium absorption, which is important for maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis.
4.Promote brain development: After infants and young children consume breast milk containing lactose, lactose can promote the development of nerve tissue in the brain, thereby helping to prevent brain retardation and neurological development retardation in infants and young children, which is conducive to preventing abnormal brain development.
3. Precautions for use.
1.Moderate intake: While lactose is safe for most people, excessive intake may cause discomfort. For people who are lactose intolerant, even small amounts of lactose can cause symptoms. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the moderate intake when using lactose.
2.Avoid fasting intake: People who are lactose intolerant should avoid lactose intake on an empty stomach. On an empty stomach, the intestinal tract absorbs lactose more rapidly, which may lead to worsening of symptoms. Therefore, it is advisable to consume lactose after meals or along with food.
3.Choose lactose-low or lactose-free foods: For lactose intolerant people, choosing lactose-low or lactose-free foods is a wise choice. These foods contain low lactose or no lactose, which can reduce symptoms or avoid discomfort.
4.Eating with other foods: Eating lactose with other foods, such as cereals, vegetables, fruits, etc., can slow down the absorption of lactose in the intestines and reduce discomfort.
5.Some people cannot tolerate lactose, cannot be absorbed and utilized by the intestines, and will have gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting after taking it. Some people will also experience allergic symptoms after use, which may be related to the protein allergy in milk. Therefore, it is generally not recommended for people who are lactose intolerant to drink milk, and you can drink low-lactose milk or yogurt.