Oct 31, 2023 01:52 AM
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/...ience-says
EXCERPTS: . . . “What are the unique nutrients that dairy has that nothing else has? Nothing,” says Christopher Gardner, a professor and nutrition researcher from the Stanford Prevention Research Center. “It is true calcium is easier to get from milk than just about anything else. That is totally true. But you can get calcium from lots of other things.”
And while not everyone should rush to dump their dairy, there are risks that come from drinking milk excessively.
Is Milk Good For You?
[...] The federal government is milk’s main champion. As early as the 1940s, milk was touted as a guaranteed path to strength, health, and happiness.
[...] The idea that milk makes your bones stronger is a common belief, but it's somewhat more complex than that. Milk and dairy products are excellent sources of calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. But they are not the only sources.
[...] Evidence shows that drinking milk does increase height in children.
[...] The relationship between milk consumption and diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is a subject of ongoing research and debate. A 2019 review of the potential role of milk proteins shows that increased dairy consumption has been associated with a lower risk of T2DM.
[...] Milk can be beneficial for a sore throat for some individuals.
[...] When it comes to the actual cardiovascular benefits or risks of milk products, the research isn’t so clear-cut.
Is Milk Bad For You?
[...] Research on the topic of milk stripping bones of calcium has yielded mixed results.
[...] Some medical experts claim excessive milk consumption can lead to bone fractures.
[...] Willett says drinking three glasses of full-fat milk a day would probably add too much saturated fat to a diet. But he says three glasses of any type of milk is probably too much in the first place.
[...] The relationship between dairy consumption and cancer risk is a topic of ongoing research, and findings can vary based on the type of cancer and the specific compounds in dairy products. Much of the concern around milk revolves around the growth hormones it contains, most of which occur naturally because it comes from a lactating female cow... (MORE - missing details)
EXCERPTS: . . . “What are the unique nutrients that dairy has that nothing else has? Nothing,” says Christopher Gardner, a professor and nutrition researcher from the Stanford Prevention Research Center. “It is true calcium is easier to get from milk than just about anything else. That is totally true. But you can get calcium from lots of other things.”
And while not everyone should rush to dump their dairy, there are risks that come from drinking milk excessively.
Is Milk Good For You?
[...] The federal government is milk’s main champion. As early as the 1940s, milk was touted as a guaranteed path to strength, health, and happiness.
[...] The idea that milk makes your bones stronger is a common belief, but it's somewhat more complex than that. Milk and dairy products are excellent sources of calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. But they are not the only sources.
[...] Evidence shows that drinking milk does increase height in children.
[...] The relationship between milk consumption and diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is a subject of ongoing research and debate. A 2019 review of the potential role of milk proteins shows that increased dairy consumption has been associated with a lower risk of T2DM.
[...] Milk can be beneficial for a sore throat for some individuals.
[...] When it comes to the actual cardiovascular benefits or risks of milk products, the research isn’t so clear-cut.
Is Milk Bad For You?
[...] Research on the topic of milk stripping bones of calcium has yielded mixed results.
[...] Some medical experts claim excessive milk consumption can lead to bone fractures.
[...] Willett says drinking three glasses of full-fat milk a day would probably add too much saturated fat to a diet. But he says three glasses of any type of milk is probably too much in the first place.
[...] The relationship between dairy consumption and cancer risk is a topic of ongoing research, and findings can vary based on the type of cancer and the specific compounds in dairy products. Much of the concern around milk revolves around the growth hormones it contains, most of which occur naturally because it comes from a lactating female cow... (MORE - missing details)