Are Bengalis Lactose Intolerant? Understanding the Prevalence
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According to research published in the *Euroasian Journal of Hepato-Gastroenterology*, up to 85% of healthy adults in Bangladesh, part of the greater Bengal region, were found to be lactose intolerant. This statistic is reflective of a wider trend in South Asia, challenging common perceptions about dairy-heavy traditional cuisines and raising the question: are Bengalis lactose intolerant?
