Think Youve Got Food Poisoning?
After all, theyre very common contributors.
Were talking about a sucrase deficiency.
Basically, it affects the digestion of sugar and carbs in the body.
But lets back up a bit.
Wait, what is sucrase?
registered dietitian nutritionist and owner ofGut Health Connection
Some peoples bodies dont have enough sucrase.
It tends to fall under the umbrella of disaccharidase deficiencies, which include lactase, sucrase, and maltase.
This is where digestive problems come in.
Whats the difference between sucrose intolerance in adults and congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency?
If you Google sucrase deficiency, you may find both of these conditions.
Are they the same thing?
Both are merely deficiencies in enzymes, Dr. Hadley says.
It can be temporary in some cases.
Hes found that kids symptoms are also more severe than adults.
registered dietitian nutritionist and owner ofGut Health Connection
Is sucrase deficiency common?
CSID isnt super common.
That same study found about 21 percent of the kids had a sucrase deficiency.
The fact that adults can have this too, however, is a newer understanding.
But its possible the condition is more prevalent in adults.
Further, she says, about70 percent of adults3have some form of carbohydrate malabsorption.
can trigger uncomfortable symptoms, Kulp says.
Yep, even veggies can be a no-go for your gut.
Dr. Hadley adds that foods containing sucrose, maltose, and lactose can also incite GI symptoms.
It is surprising the amount of foods that contain these products as supplements or merely preservatives, he notes.
If you do indeed have a sucrase deficiency, dont lose hope!
You dont have to stop eating foods with sugar entirely.
One option is to take the enzyme supplementSucraidwith your meal, Kulp and Dr. Hadley say.
(Youll need a prescription for it.)
Above all, avoid self-diagnosing and seek out a healthcare professional to help you navigate your symptoms.
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