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I've never encounter a strong surge in Europe about lactose intolerance. Might be something American.

• xen0 2y ago
  Lactase persistence is somewhat focused in Europe, being the norm in the more northern countries.
  • snowpid 2y ago
    Might be. After the post talks about Western food. So at least in Europe I don't see the surge. (I suspect the post mix up Western and American diet)
    • petre 2y ago
      It's more prevalent in South Eastern Europe, where people have traditionally fermented the milk into yoghurt for centuries. The US is actually on par with France, they might make it more of an issue than it is. https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/lactose-intolerance-by-country https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/lactose-i... And yes is seems like the gut microbiome actually has a role in moderating lactose intolerance. https://biology.indiana.edu/news-events/news/2019/foster-lactose-intolerance.html https://biology.indiana.edu/news-events/news/2019/foster-lac...
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