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In general, adults do not need milk. It has been enriched to provide a good source of Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Calcium and Phosphorus, but is high in fat and sugars. By adulthood, most people do not have the ability to digest lactase, found in milk. This ability is a genetic variant, developed by pastoral populations.
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Is human milk drinkable for adults?
Human milk is technically drinkable for adults. It is not however recommended that these adults drink human milk meant for babies.
Do children need more milk than adults?
Yes, especially whole milk rather than adults' semi-skimmed.
What is the best milk powder for adults?
The milk powder from Amazon Grocery & Gourmet Food Best Sellers produces the best powder milk for adults. Shadow Dweller is also one of the best milk.
Is breast milk safe for adults?
Yes it is.
What is a milk-coagulating enzyme in children not in adults?
rennin
Can milk hydrate you?
No, milk is a food, not a drink, and its digestion by adults is frequently incomplete.
How much milk does the average American drink per year?
It varies considerably. In several cultures, particularly in the Far East, adults do not drink any milk.
How much milk does a basketball player need each day?
none. Humans are the only members of the animal world that continue to drink milk as adults. There are other food sources that provide the necessary nutrional values.
Why Neandertals were able to tolerate milk as adults?
Neandertals, like modern humans, likely developed lactase persistence, allowing them to digest lactose in milk as adults. This adaptation is thought to have emerged independently in multiple populations as a result of the domestication of animals for dairy farming. This genetic mutation provided a nutritional advantage by allowing individuals to consume a nutrient-rich food source year-round.
How many pints milk can adults drink?
About 5-7 depending on the person.
Can adults drink milk?
Yes strange but healthy and fun to have you're husband do.
What holiday drink is made with sugar milkand eggs?
Eggnog which long ago was called milk punch or egg milk punch is made with eggs (should be cooked), milk and sugar. Adults often add rum or brandy.
