Nutrition: Pros and Cons of Probiotics Research Paper

In the United States, an estimate 30 to 50 million people are lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose (macronutrient), which is caused by the deficiency of the enzyme lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose (micronutrients). When an individual with this diseases ingests lactose it remains undigested resulting in activation of the inflammatory cascade, abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, and gas.
If this is not managed and ignored it can lead to further digestive disorders such as severe gastroenteritis, which damages the intestinal lining. If properly managed this disorder can have minimal effects on an individuals overall health, if ignored this disorder/disease can become the foundation of greater overall health concerns. As we know any chronic inflammation within our bodies can cause havoc and degeneration of our systems and bodies, as well as stress on the digestive system is never a path of wellness. The connection between healthy gut and healthy life is well documented, as well as it is believed that overall health of a person can be measured by the overall health of the digestive tract.
PRO and CONS of probiotics for lactose intolerance!!!!