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> men didn't do so until like 10k years ago This get quoted quite a bit here, so let me point out that in itself it is not a supporting argument. We adults we
by Nick_C 16y ago
> men didn't do so until like 10k years ago
This get quoted quite a bit here, so let me point out that in itself it is not a supporting argument.
We adults were not able to metabolise lactose either until we evolved the ability about 8,000 years ago. Evolution is still ongoing, thank goodness.
Yes, all you lactose-intolerant people (including me) are throwbacks.
- hynek 16y agoLook at every single diabetic and gluten intolerant person out there and you'll see, it pretty much makes sense. :) Look at the pancreas, it's still much too small and overwhelmed but our "staples". And men still suffer from the anti-nutrients I mentioned (in contrast to rats which are used to it). So obviously the evolution didn't do much good in the short time. I agree, that the evolutionary approach is no proof. However, it's a nice logical backing to scientific results. Men got shorter and more short-lived when switching from hunter-gatherer to farmer...doesn't sound like good stuff to me.