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[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes. It costs calories and nutrients.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

But why then creating lactose in milk at all? Fat alone doesn't suffice?

[–] Floey@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago

It's easy to break down into glucose, which is important for bodily functions. Gluconeogenesis is a thing, but it is inefficient.