lactose intolerant

adjective

chemistry
: unable to digest lactose

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Of the people who believed their diet was related to worse sleep overall, 30% were lactose intolerant. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 July 2025 As most adult cats are lactose intolerant, eating butter can cause an upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea and gas. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025 Dairy products: These foods can cause an upset stomach, especially in people who are lactose intolerant. Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 13 June 2025 In particular, people who are lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy may notice more pronounced digestive effects. Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lactose intolerant

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“Lactose intolerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lactose%20intolerant. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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