Lactose

Written by key experts, Lactose: Evolution, Health Effects, and Application is a professional reference that addresses the latest research from the fields of food science, nutritional science and evolution biology. Lactose: Evolution, Health Effects, and Application presents an overview of the qualities of lactose, beginning with evolutionary biology advances linked to lactose digestion in humans. The book addresses how lactose's health effects differ from other disaccharides and mono-saccharides. A chapter is dedicated to the role of galactose, and the rationale for the application of lactose as an ingredient in products - including as a pharmaceutical carrier - is discussed. Addresses topics including evolutionary aspects, lactose digestion and intolerance, beneficial effects of lactose, physiological/metabolic implications, and food and pharmaceutical applications Serves as a professional reference addressing the latest research in lactose related to the fields of food science, nutritional science and evolution biology Presents material, written by leading experts in lactose, in an easily accessible format

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