Video: How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
Peer reviewed by Dr Sarah JarvisLast updated by Rose Constantine Smith, ANutrLast updated 25 Jun 2018
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Having an intolerance to lactose means that your digestive system struggles to process foods containing lactose. Our experts take a look at what this could mean for you.
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How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
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Video: How do you know if you're intolerant to gluten?
Having an intolerance to gluten means that your digestive system struggles to process foods containing gluten. Our experts take a look at what this could mean for you.
by Lydia Smith
Allergies, blood and immune system
What is gluten intolerance?
Gluten intolerance, also known as non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, is a food intolerance toward the protein gluten that can cause discomfort and pain after it's eaten. Not to be confused with coeliac disease - an autoimmune disease caused by gluten - the symptoms of gluten intolerance are short-lasting. By contrast, coeliac disease can have serious long-term consequences if left untreated. Both are managed through the adoption of a gluten-free diet.
by Amberley Davis
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Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
Nutritionist
BSc (Hons), ANutr
Rose has authored for several publications including The Healthy Food Guide and is a Nutrition and Wellbeing Manager for The Good Eating Co.
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Dr Sarah Jarvis
Clinical Consultant
MA (Cantab), BM, BCh (Oxon), DRCOG, FRCGP, MBE
After training in medicine at Cambridge and Oxford, Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE became a GP.
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