Do Humans Really Need to Drink Milk? Unpacking the Dairy Debate
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While milk has been a staple in many human diets for thousands of years, a significant portion of the global population, an estimated 65-70%, is lactose intolerant, meaning they lack the enzyme needed to digest milk sugar effectively. This widespread prevalence of lactose intolerance directly challenges the notion that humans really need to drink milk for optimal health.