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Why is there a High Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance in Brazil? - A Mini Review

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  • Araújo Edilene Maria Queiroz

    (Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazon, Lima, Peru
    Interactive Process of Organs and Systems (PPGorgsystem), Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil)

  • Almeida Daniela Oliveira

    (Interactive Process of Organs and Systems (PPGorgsystem), Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil)

  • Coutinho-Lima Claubert Radamés Oliveira

    (Interactive Process of Organs and Systems (PPGorgsystem), Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil)

  • Santos Luama Araújo

    (Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazon, Lima, Peru
    Interactive Process of Organs and Systems (PPGorgsystem), Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil)

  • Brandão Najara

    (Interactive Process of Organs and Systems (PPGorgsystem), Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil)

  • Sacramento Joselita Moura

    (Nutritional Assistance Nucleus and Familial Hypercholesterolemia Research Center (NANPHF), Life Sciences Department (DCV), University of the State of Bahia (UNEB), Brazil)

  • Vázquez Mírian Rocha

    (Nucleus of Studies and Nutritional Orientation to the Athlete (NONA), Life Sciences Department (DCV), University of the State of Bahia (UNEB), Brazil)

Abstract

Lactose intolerance (LI) affects two-thirds of the population worldwide, and its prevalence varies according to ethnic characteristics. The aim of this mini review is to present and discuss the frequency of LI in Brazil, pointing out the importance to prevent the worst outcomes that LI may evoke. Our findings showed that there is high LI prevalence among Brazilians (>63%), and it is related to genetic programming inherited from different populations worldwide.

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  • Araújo Edilene Maria Queiroz & Almeida Daniela Oliveira & Coutinho-Lima Claubert Radamés Oliveira & Santos Luama Araújo & Brandão Najara & Sacramento Joselita Moura & Vázquez Mírian Rocha, 2019. "Why is there a High Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance in Brazil? - A Mini Review," Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 11(5), pages 98-101, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:jcrdoj:v:11:y:2019:i:5:p:98-101
    DOI: 10.19080/CRDOJ.2019.11.555822
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    1. Araújo Edilene Maria Queiroz & Almeida Daniela Oliveira & Coutinho-Lima Claubert Radamés Oliveira & Santos Luama Araújo & Brandão Najara & Sacramento Joselita Moura & Vázquez Mírian Rocha, 2019. "Why is there a High Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance in Brazil? - A Mini Review," Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 11(5), pages 1-4, August.

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      juniper publishers; diabetes journals; diabetes impact factor; endocrinology journal; endocrinology impact factor; endocrinology research journal; endocrinology research articles; diabetes open access journals; Obesity Journal; Diabetes & Obesity Journal;
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