Are Humans Built to Drink Milk After Childhood?

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Are Humans Built to Drink Milk After Childhood?

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Apr 19, 2024

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The majority of humans become lactose intolerant as they grow up. Learn how ancient herders changed our digestive gene pool in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/humans-built-drink-milk-adults.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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