Galactose Unit Converter

Galactose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) derived primarily from the digestion of lactose (milk sugar). It is normally transported to the liver, where a series of enzymes (the Leloir pathway) convert it into glucose for energy.

Galactose levels are measured primarily to diagnose **Galactosemia**, a group of rare, inherited metabolic disorders characterized by the body’s inability to process galactose due to deficient enzymes (most commonly Galactose-1-phosphate Uridyltransferase – GALT). Untreated galactosemia causes severe, irreversible damage, including liver failure, cataracts, and brain damage. **Newborn screening** is mandatory in many regions. This converter facilitates accurate switching between the SI molar unit (mmol/L) and the conventional mass unit (mg/dL).