Depressing fact I just learned

[Dominus]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906652/

Lactose intolerance occurs in about 25% of people in Europe; 50-80% of people of Hispanic origin, people from south India, black people, and Ashkenazi Jews; and almost 100% of people in Asia and American Indians.

*sigh*

 

[SeaCore]

That is pretty depressing. I find it strange that we even develop lactose intolerance in the first place. Why would our bodies discard any potential food source especially when we require it at one point in life?

Although you're ~30 right? If I recall people typically develop lactose intolerance around their 20's if they don't have it earlier. So if you're not currently, you may be the lucky ~0.1%!

 

[Dominus]

That is pretty depressing. I find it strange that we even develop lactose intolerance in the first place. Why would our bodies discard any potential food source especially when we require it at one point in life?

Although you're ~30 right? If I recall people typically develop lactose intolerance around their 20's if they don't have it earlier. So if you're not currently, you may be the lucky ~0.1%!

Haha I started having explosive diarrhea after consuming anything with lactose back in my 20s.

 

[fabulouslyghetto]

That is pretty depressing. I find it strange that we even develop lactose intolerance in the first place. Why would our bodies discard any potential food source especially when we require it at one point in life?

human milk =/= cow milk

 

[NotHardUp1]

All lactose intolerance isn't the same. Sometimes it's just mildly problematic with flatulence or less. Sometimes it's painful, sometimes not. Sometimes cheese is alright, sometimes not. Not all forms of dairy with lactose trigger it.

And, taking lactase as a supplement doesn't seem to have any known health side effects, so if you really want to eat dairy, commit to taking your lactase before doing it.

I've been lactose intolerant since my 40's, but it hasn't changed my diet and I don't have diarrhea nor do I have uncontrollable flatulence, and no pain. I did take lactase for a time and had it stashed everywhere like an alcoholic does booze. It seems to come and go.

As for being depressing, that would be akin to finding presbyopia, obesity, or gray hair depressing. They are all natural processes of aging, so to not expect them to come is to expect unnatural youth.

Lactose intolerance is a natural aging process. Evolution "knew" humans would only nurse until maturity, so at some point, turned off the engine that made an enzyme that was not part of the food chain for millions of years. Domestication of cattle occurred late in time, so dairy became a food source again late. Nature simply didn't have the body make an enzyme in adulthood that was not likely to be in demand. If it is lamentable, then maybe mean should lament breasts that do not lactate, or having evolved to have a tail that is internalized. Seems minor.

 

[Charon]

Play it again, Mr. Krabs.

 

[Zeno Lorea]

As for being depressing, that would be akin to finding presbyopia, obesity, or gray hair depressing. They are all natural processes of aging, so to not expect them to come is to expect unnatural youth.

What?!

Obesity is not a normal consequence of aging. Gaining some weight, yes. But obesity is not normal at any point in life. A man of 175 cm can be expected to weigh around 60-70 kg at the age of 20 (depending on how much muscle he has) and 75-85 kg at 50. If he's 90 kg he's a bit overweight, if he's 100 kg he's very much so. Nothing natural about it. His frame wasn't made to support such a big weight, and his knees will suffer.

 

[yhtang]

I am lactose intolerant and yes, I am Asian. I do not take milk, but I can eat cheese and, to a certain degree, cream. I think it is the richness of cream that does not agree with me, actually.

What happens if i take milk? I shit it out very quickly, and in its liquid form. Not a pretty sight.

 

[peeonme]

I am lactose intolerant and yes, I am Asian. I do not take milk, but I can eat cheese and, to a certain degree, cream. I think it is the richness of cream that does not agree with me, actually.

What happens if i take milk? I shit it out very quickly, and in its liquid form. Not a pretty sight.

Gut Milk?

 

[SeaCore]

human milk =/= cow milk

Sure, but both contain lactose right?
Could a lactose intolerant person drink human milk?

My understanding is that because, theoretically, we don't need lactase after infancy the body stops producing it. Ordinarily we'd stop consuming food sources with lactose in it so it wouldn't be problem. But because we consume other animal's milk we become aware of the lack of lactase in our digestive system because our bodies react so poorly to the unprocessed lactose.

 

[Pierresro]

I was lactosE INTOLERENT IN MY 20´S A nutritionist at the time said to me do not have milk in the quantities you have it now. I want you to have one tablespoon of milk a day for one month. Then have some cereal in the am with a small amount of milk. I did that for 6 months and now and since then have no problem. If you know women who are and have it tell them to immediately tell their childs Doctor they will not be able to breast feed t´here child as the child needs lactose. We have a friend whose infant was very ill until she informed the Doctor.

 

[NotHardUp1]

What?!

Obesity is not a normal consequence of aging. Gaining some weight, yes. But obesity is not normal at any point in life.

I stand by my statement. The prevalence and degree of obesity have increased to epidemic levels, but the basic progression of obesity itself is an ancient process. Although life expectancy was short, those who did live longer decades in the past were much more likely to become obese. And age is still a measurable factor in the incidence of it, as is married status and whether one has children.

At almost every place, in almost every culture, the progression of age has increased the likelihood of prosperity via social status, agricultural prowess, or economic power. Such progression, combined with the slowed metabolism and the previous inability to consume as much due to harder work for younger adults, leads to a pattern of adults growing obese as their metabolism slows, but their access to better and more food increases. This is true in pre-industrial societies as well as post-industrial societies.

Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or above. A BMI of 30 roughly equates to 30 pounds overweight. Average weight gain during adulthood isn't unusual to be between 1-2 pounds per year. That doesn't mean everyone does, but it is a common enough pattern, and certainly preceded the modern problem.

Health consciousness and fat fighting diets and exercise regimens are relatively recent trends in the world for most cultures.

(https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11760).

Sure, but both contain lactose right?
Could a lactose intolerant person drink human milk?

My understanding is that because, theoretically, we don't need lactase after infancy the body stops producing it. Ordinarily we'd stop consuming food sources with lactose in it so it wouldn't be problem. But because we consume other animal's milk we become aware of the lack of lactase in our digestive system because our bodies react so poorly to the unprocessed lactose.

Lactose intolerant people can drink any type of milk, but they will experience the same reaction because lactose is a type of sugar, just like sucrose, or any other sugar molecule.

A lactose molecule is particularly large, and the problem is that without the lactase enzyme, that sugar molecule arrives in the lower gut undigested and therefore unabsorbed. The flora in the lower gut then do the job that the upper GI tract failed to do, and the bacteria go to town on the sugar that they can and do break down. When they flourish and overpopulate, their byproduct is gas which results in the flatulence and diarrhea and cramping.

Human milk may have other virtues, but it has no more ability to be fully digested than cow's milk.

 

[cityboy-stl]

I have an opposite problem. I'm fine with milk on cereal, a little butter on toast, or some ice cream once a month or so, but if I drink too much milk I get seriously constipated. I wonder why?

 

[rareboy]

hahaha...that is so sad.

Being part Dutch with French and English.......I am genetically part butter and cheese.

Thank you genetics.

 

[Harke the Boeotarch]

human milk =/= cow milk

I am sure you asked for leche.

hahaha...that is so sad.
Being part Dutch with French and English.......I am genetically part butter and cheese.
Thank you genetics.

Everything we eat here in The Netherlands traditionally is either covered with or baked in butter and milk is a drink that used to come with dinner.

 

[azanallover]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906652/



*sigh*

Cows milk is for cows, mothers milk is for babies. We are not made to drink the lactate of animals although I do love my cheese and ice cream.