INTOLERANCE TO LACTOSE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES IN WOMEN'S HEALTH

Abstract

Objective: To understand the impacts of lactose intolerance on women's health. Methodology: The study was conducted through a descriptive bibliographic survey, whose purpose was to gather knowledge about the impacts of lactose intolerance on women's health. The bibliographic research was performed in scientific articles published between the years 2012 to 2019. The work lasted 5 months, ranging from August / 2019 to December / 2019. Results: Women with IL should have adequate Ca replacement through other sources of calcium and / or supplementation of this component to meet recommended daily levels. Vitamin D can be found in the form of ergocalciferol or vitamin D2 and cholecalciferol or vitamin D3 obtained from yeast and plants produced for commercial use. Conclusions: Food and drug alternatives were presented. With regard to dietary alternatives there are dairy products with zero percent lactose on the market. Among the pharmacological measures, for women, there is enzyme replacement therapy with exogenous lactase, besides having the possibilities of calcium and vitamin D intake through supplementation with commercial use.