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Old 10-13-2011, 06:38 PM   #7
Clodfobble
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The gene for lactose tolerance is the recent mutation in our general species. Lactose intolerance is far more prevalent worldwide.

(Though it's also important to note that aged cheeses have no lactose in them, because it's a sugar that's all been fermented out by the cheese-making cultures. Soft cheeses like mozzarella still contain a certain amount of lactose.)
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