The Eurasian lactase persistence variant LCT-13910 C/T is associated with vitamin D levels in individuals living at high latitude, more so than exposure to sunlight
Rapid selection of a genetic variant that confers continuous life-long lactase production in Europeans (LCT-13910 C/T) has been attributed to the advantages of acquiring nutrients from consuming milk without the disadvantages of lactose malabsorption. Individuals with this genetic lactase persistenc...
Main Author: | |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Cambridge University Press
2020-01-01
|
Series: | Journal of Nutritional Science |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679019000417/type/journal_article |