Advantages of Low-Lactose Milk for Lactose Intolerance and Diarrhea

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Advantages of Low-Lactose Milk for Lactose Intolerance and Diarrhea

The article discusses the various uses of low-lactose milk in the management of different types of lactose intolerance as well as the benefits low-lactose milk offers in diarrheal management.

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