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Cheese making most likely predates milk consumption. Don't forget that digesting lactose is a relatively new mutation, and not even universal today.
by ahoka 8y ago
Cheese making most likely predates milk consumption. Don't forget that digesting lactose is a relatively new mutation, and not even universal today.
- ekianjo 8y agoNot sure though - how could you discover cheese if you were not actively storing and processing milk in the first place? I think they are closely intertwined.
- evgen 8y agoLactose intolerance is something that develops as you age, but being able to digest lactose is a critical ability for childhood survival. Dairy is perfectly fine for children, even for most of the children who will develop lactose intolerance later in life.
- ekianjo 8y ago> Lactose intolerance is something that develops as you age Not necessarily. There are many kids these days that are diagnosed as lactose intolerant because we know about it: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/118/3/1279 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/118/3/1279