The majority of non-Caucasians in the United States have low lactase activity and lactose intolerance.

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Studies have shown that the majority of individuals of African, Asian, Native American, and Hispanic descent have low lactase activity and are lactose intolerant. This is due to a genetic adaptation that developed in these populations as a result of their traditional diets not including dairy products. Caucasians, on the other hand, are more likely to have high lactase activity and be able to tolerate lactose.

The Majority of Non-Caucasians in the United States Have Low