Drinking milk made ancient humans heavier and taller, study finds

Drinking milk led to taller and heavier ancient humans in some regions of the world, a new study has shown (Yui Mok/PA)

Drinking milk led to taller and heavier ancient humans in some regions of the world and their consumption has a direct impact on lactose intolerance in Europe today, a new study has found.

A researcher from Queen’s University in Belfast provided data for the study which compared skeletons from archaeological sites spread over 25,000 years.