Understanding the Genetics: Are Jews Lactose Intolerant?
                                
                                
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                                Studies have revealed that up to three-quarters of the Jewish population may exhibit some form of lactose intolerance, a significantly higher rate than in Northern European populations. This prevalence is rooted in ancestral genetics and historical migratory patterns, which provide context for the question: Are Jews lactose intolerant?