Question

Lactose intolerance is due to the body's inability to produce _________.

Answer 1

The enzyme lactase which breaks down lactose.

Answer 2

Lactose intolerance is usually the result of your body not producing enough lactase. Lactase is an enzyme (a protein that causes a chemical reaction to occur) normally produced in your small intestine that's used to digest lactose. If you have a lactase deficiency, it means your body does not produce enough lactase