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LCT
Lactase
Mineral Absorption Chr. 2 10 food interactions

About this gene

Enzyme that digests lactose (milk sugar)

Gene function

Breaks down lactose in dairy products for absorption

Foods & nutrition for LCT

Beneficial foods

Beneficial foods
Oat Milk
Lactose-free plant milk
Beneficial foods
Oat Milk
Lactose-free plant milk
Beneficial foods
Parmesan
Aged cheese, very low lactose
Beneficial foods
Parmesan
Aged cheese, very low lactose
Beneficial foods
Cheddar Cheese
Aged cheese has minimal lactose
Beneficial foods
Cheddar Cheese
Aged cheese has minimal lactose

Use with caution

Use with caution
Whole Milk
Contains lactose, may cause issues
Use with caution
Whole Milk
Contains lactose, may cause issues

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