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by GordonS 2778 days ago
How do you explain China's population of 1.3 billion?
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Could be that different people with different genetics have different reactions to different foods throughout their lifetimes.

Most asians become lactose intolerant after infancy. Many western europeans don't. Just because the Chinese can handle soy like champs doesn't mean everyone else can.