Do you absorb calories if lactose is intolerant?
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, about 65% of the global adult population has some form of reduced lactase activity, leading to lactose malabsorption. This common digestive issue raises a critical question for many: does my body actually absorb the calories from the lactose it can't digest?