In a message dated 10/4/99 6:49:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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> Lactose intolerance is due to the fact that Lactase, the enzyme in milk
which
> digests lactose is destroyed by heating, ie, in pasteurization. Many
people
> do not produce lactase, hence, the difficulty in digesting lactose.
>
> In raw milk, the lactase is still present and active and breaks down the
> lactase.
Hi Loren,
Thanks for explaining that for me. I didn't realize that milk has
naturally
occuring Lactase in it already. Your explanation makes total sense.
Namaste to you too!
Steve