Hi All,
I'm looking for the percentages of lactose intolerant people in different
ethnic groups...I was told that there is no 800 number for Lactaid. Does
anyone know how to get that information?
Thanks!
Ellen Weiser



At 02:09 PM 11/14/97 -0800, you wrote:
>> > Does anyone know any sites that shows a link between
>> genetics and Lactose Intolerance
>> >
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>> I have seen sites that show the varying percentage of people
>> with lactose intolerance among people from different ethnic
>> backgrounds.  I think that that would support the theory
>> that it is genetic.  Sorry I don't know the URLs.
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>The company "Lactaid" has a plenty of literature on the different races and
>the prevalence of lactose intolerance. They have an 800 No. and are very
>helpful. I don't know if they have started a website.  It would be
>interesting to find out.
>They are ONLY talking about INTOLERANCE, not allergy though.
>I think Asian people are first on the list.  It only makes sense as it
>explains why oriental food doesn't use milk or milk products.
>I wish I had their chart handy.  If I remember well, blacks were also at
>the top of the list, and people of Southern European ancestry.
>