If I had a small intestine transplant for someone who produced lactase, would it cure it?
I know lactose intolerance isn’t deadly I’m just curious if it’s possible.
In: Biology
The question is backwards. Lactose intolerance in adults is not a disease to be cured, it is the natural default of humans. 2/3 of adult humans are lactose intolerant. If you transplant a lactase producing organ like the small intestine it will continue to produce lactase. I doubt any reputable surgeon would do such a transplant.
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