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Treatments and drugs

By Mayo Clinic staff

No treatments can cure lactose intolerance. There's currently no way to boost your body's production of the lactase enzyme. People with lactose intolerance usually find relief by reducing the amount of dairy products they eat and using special products made for people with this condition.

Lifestyle and home remedies Tests and diagnosis
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