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what enzyme is produced in the body to breakdown the lactose in milk and may be lacking in someone who is lactose intolerant?

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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 doesn't produce enough lactase.
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