thagreentee t1_jdnyrgp wrote on March 25, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Reply to comment by Dr_Baby_Man in Does lactose malabsorption mean we do not get nutrition from consuming dairy? It is said that 70% of world population has lactose malabsorption by ayykayy

Thanks for the correction. I am unaware of anything more specific but that sounds plausible.

I would also add that it is by no means essential to consume milk for its nutrient value.

I was just pointing out that primarily lactose intolerant people cannot breakdown lactose and therefore cannot absorb it in any meaningful way as far as i am concerned. Since the question was about nutrients in general.

You seem to know more than me about this. I imagine the reduction in nutrient absorption is not that large?

thagreentee t1_jdn1fge wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Reply to Does lactose malabsorption mean we do not get nutrition from consuming dairy? It is said that 70% of world population has lactose malabsorption by ayykayy

It just means that the lactose (milk sugar) doesnt get broken down and therefore cannot be absorbed. It then continues its path through your digestive tract where it acts osmotically (attracts water) and gets fermented by bacteria, causing the typical symptoms.

Theres lots of other good stuff in milk like calcium, phosphate and all vitamins. This can be absorbed ~~normally~~ (see comments).