lactose intolerant

adjective

chemistry
: unable to digest lactose

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While many dogs can digest dairy without a problem, others are lactose intolerant. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Pillepich says despite being a milk protein, whey protein is a safe supplement for people who are lactose intolerant. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026 While there's little evidence of serious side effects from colostrum, people who are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy should avoid it. — Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026 Kefir's fermentation process helps to remove most of the lactose in the milk, making this a great choice for anyone who is lactose intolerant, says Del Coro. — Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lactose intolerant

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lactose intolerant
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“Lactose intolerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lactose%20intolerant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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