The Eymology Of Lactose

The molecule Lactose has the biological function of being used as energy in the body, like a carbohydrate. When you consume it, you break it down into glucose then galactose. You use enzymes to break it into these two parts, which releases energy throughout the body. You can use other carbohydrates without an ill effect, therefore you don’t really need to use lactose. The common name is Lactose, the IUPAC name is β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose. Its formula is C12H22O11. The etymology of Lactose is, "sugar from milk, 1843, from French, coined 1843 by French chemist Jean Baptiste André Dumas (1800-1884) from Latin lac (genitive lactis) "milk" ("Online Eymology Dictionary") Lactose can be used in forming tablets and, "can be found in birth control pills, and some OTC drugs to treat stomach acid or gas. ("Lactose")" Lactose is only found in milk. Dairy products are not essential for …show more content…
However lactose intolerance is very common. Although it varies from country to country, "Approximately 65 percent of the human population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy. ("Lactose Intolerance ")" Lactose intolerance is caused from an inability to properly digest lactose. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose and those who do not produce enouh of it are lactose intolerant. The symptoms of lactose intolerance are "abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, nausea, and diarrhea beginning 30 minutes to 2 hours later. ("Lactose Intolerance ")"
Summary of Nutrients article on Lactose: Lactose is a carbohydrate and is made of glucose and galactose. It is found in mammal milk and provides cells with energy. Whole lactose cannot be absorbed so it is broken down. None of the functions are neccesary necause other carbohydrates can do the same. Lactose intolerance is found all over the world in infants and adults. The link to the web article is here