both sides try very hard to convince. i'm not a biologist or a chemist so i can't talk about the actual processes, but i DO know that my body has pretty much ceased production of the lactase enzyme, and that at least according to my physician, nearly 80% of the world's adult population is lactose-intolerant to some extent (i.e. some reduced production of the lactase enzyme). essentially, what i've surmised is that lactose intolerance is a very normal and common occurrence, but that consumption of dairy through adulthood has as many potential benefits as it has potential dangers (and maybe more benefits than dangers). but it's not necessary. i still eat some cheese myself, i don't avoid dairy altogether, but i do know that if i did, i would still be able to get all the nutritional benefits it provides from other sources.

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