Lactose intolerance in Alaskan Indians and Eskimos
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- 1 September 1972
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Vol. 25 (9), 867-868
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/25.9.867
Abstract
More than 80% of Alaskan Eskimos and Indians were found to be intolerant of lactose. As a result, the consumption of fresh milk or lactose-containing products cannot be recommended in nutrition programs for these people.Keywords
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