Nutrition in patients with lactose malabsorption, celiac disease, and related disorders

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Abstract

Lactose malabsorption (LM), celiac disease (CD), non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are conditions associated with food triggers, improvement after withdrawal, treatment with dietary restriction, and subsequent nutritional detriments. LM occurs when there is incomplete hydrolysis of lactose due to lactase deficiency and frequently produces abdominal symptoms; therefore, it can cause lactose intolerance (LI). A lactose-restricted diet is frequently recommended, although it can potentially lead to nutrient deficiencies. Furthermore, lactose is an essential component of fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) and is subsequently associated with intolerance to these compounds, especially in IBS. LM commonly presents in CD. Nutritional deficits are common in CD and can continue even on a gluten-free diet (GFD). Conditions triggered by gluten are known as gluten-related disorders (GRDs), including CD, wheat allergy, and NCGS. IBS can also be associated with a gluten sensitivity. A GFD is the treatment for CD, GRDs, and gluten sensitive IBS, although compliance with this restricted diet can be difficult. Strict dietary therapies can have a negative effect on quality of life. This review aims to provide an overview of the difficult nutritional elements of these disorders, which are critical for medical providers to recognize when managing these patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number2
JournalNutrients
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Celiac disease
  • Diet adherence
  • FODMAPs
  • Gluten-free diet
  • Gluten-related disorders
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Lactose intolerance
  • Lactose malabsorption
  • Non-celiac gluten sensitivity
  • Nutrition

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

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