> Well, the fact that most non-Northern European adults are lactose intolerant The statistics about lactose intolerance are a complete jumble of inconsistent d

> Well, the fact that most non-Northern European adults are lactose intolerant The statistics about lactose intolerance are a complete jumble of inconsistent data; I'm very skeptical. I can't speak for many groups/countries, but for the one I've been in extensive contact with, the published numbers are simply out of whack.