I think you are confusing lipase and lactase.
Lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose. Lipase is a fat
digesting enzyme. Just want to get the story straight for the students
among us. ;-}
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Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC New York City mailto:[log in to unmask]
Patrica Young wrote:
>
> No, it is not glucose and galactose. Lipase breaks Lactose down into
> galactose and glucose. Galactose and glucose are not breastmilk components
> per se. Lactose has to be processed by the lipase for them to to show
> up. Check any BF text. Sincerely, Pat in SNJ
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