Sawbones: Milk, Part 1 - Lactose Intolerance
Apr 21, 2026•42 min•Ep. 578
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Episode description
Why do some people have stomachaches when they drink or eat dairy products? Dr. Syndee and Justin talk about lactose and lactase to explain that it's really those who can drink milk who are the outliers and answer the very important question: is school milk racist?
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/
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