Milk question.?

Question

how is Milk really good for you? and your body?

thanks.

Answer 1

Milk really isn't good for people.  It was designed for baby cows.  It contains, fat, cholesterol, protein and calcium.  The fat and cholesterol isn't needed for your body.  Your body produces this stuff on its own.  In fact, it is very UNHEALTHY for you to consume.  The protein in probably the ONLY good thing milk contains.  

Vitamin D is added to it (which is synthetic and not natural).  The calcium is of very low quality.  A good source of healthy calcium can be found in green, leafy vegetable like spinach and Swiss chard.

More than 75% of the world's population is lactose intolerant.  If it were REALLY good for people, than this wouldn't be the case.

The U.S. government supports milk consumption as can be seen in their nutrition campaigns (food pyramid, nutrition education, etc.).  The reason for this is that the dairy industry is a HUGE Washington lobbist group and they have a lot of political clout.

Any nutritionist will tell you to limit your consumption of dairy products.

Answer 2

Processed milk began containing differing amounts of fat during the 1950s. A serving (1 cup or 250 ml) of 2%-fat milk contains 285 mg of calcium, which represents 22% to 29% of the daily recommended intake (DRI) of calcium for an adult. Depending on the age, 8 grams of protein, and a number of other nutrients (either naturally or through fortification):

Vitamins D and K are essential for bone health.

Iodine is a mineral essential for thyroid function.

Vitamin B12 and riboflavin are necessary for cardiovascular health and energy production.

Biotin and pantothenic acid are B vitamins important for energy production.

Vitamin A is critical for immune function.

Potassium and magnesium are for cardiovascular health.

Selenium is a cancer-preventive trace mineral.

Thiamine is a B-vitamin important for cognitive function, especially memory.

The amount of calcium from milk that is absorbed by the human body is disputed.[19][20] Calcium from dairy products has a greater bioavailability than calcium from certain vegetables, such a spinach, that contain high levels of calcium-chelating agents.[21]

Medical research

Studies show possible links between low-fat milk consumption and reduced risk of arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease, colorectal cancer and obesity. Overweight individuals who drink milk may benefit from decreased risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.[22] One study has shown that for women desiring to have a child, those who consume full fat dairy products may actually slightly increase their fertility, while those consuming low fat dairy products may slightly reduce their fertility due to interference with ovulation. However, studies in this area are still inconsistent.[23] Milk is a source of Conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid that inhibits several types of cancer in mice. It has been shown to kill human skin cancer, colorectal cancer and breast cancer cells in vitro studies, and may help lower cholesterol and prevent atherosclerosis; only available in milk from grass-fed cows.[citation needed]

Other studies suggest that milk consumption may increase the risk of suffering from certain health problems. Milk contains casein, a substance that breaks down in the human stomach to produce casomorphin, an opioid peptide. In the early 1990s it was hypothesized that casomorphin can cause or aggravate autism,[24][25] and casein-free diets are widely promoted. Studies supporting these claims have had significant flaws, and the data are inadequate to guide autism treatment recommendations.[26] Cow milk allergy (CMA) is as an immunologically mediated adverse reaction to one or more cow milk proteins. Rarely is it severe enough to cause death.[27] Studies described in the book The China Study note a correlation between casein intake and the promotion of cancer cell growth when exposed to carcinogens. However other studies have shown whey protein offers a protective effect against colon cancer. [28]

A study demonstrated that men, and to some degree women, who drink a large amount of milk and consume dairy products were at a slightly increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.[29] The reason behind this is not fully understood, and it also remains unclear why there is less of a risk for women.[30][31] Several sources suggest a correlation between high calcium intake (2000 mg per day, or twice the US recommended daily allowance, equivalent to six or more glasses of milk per day) and prostate cancer.[32] A large study specifically implicates dairy.[33] A review published by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research states that at least eleven human population studies have linked excessive dairy product consumption and prostate cancer,[34] however randomized clinical trial data with appropriate controls only exists for calcium, not dairy produce, where there was no correlation.[35] Medical studies have also shown a possible link between milk consumption and the exacerbation of diseases such as Crohn’s Disease,[36] Hirschsprung's disease–mimicking symptoms in babies with existing cow milk allergies,[37] severe gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants and children hypersenstitive to milk,[citation needed] and the aggravation of Behçet's disease.[38]

Since November 1993, with FDA approval, Monsanto has been selling recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST)--or rBGH--to dairy farmers. Additional bovine growth hormone is administered to cattle in order to increase their milk production, though the hormone also naturally fosters liver production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1). The deposit thereof in the milk of rBGH-affected cattle has been the source of concern; however, all milk contains IGF1 since all milking cows produce bovine growth hormone naturally. The IGF1 in milk from rBGH-affected cattle does not vary from the range normally found in a non-supplemented cow.[39] Elevated levels of IGF1 in human blood has been linked to increased rates of breast, colon, and prostate cancer by stimulating their growth,[40][41] though this has not been linked to milk consumption. The EU has recommended against Monsanto milk.[42] In addition, the cows receiving rBGH supplements may more frequently contract an udder infection known as mastitis.[43] Milk from rBGH-affected cattle is banned in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan due to the mastitis problems. On June 9, 2006 the largest milk processor in the world and the two largest supermarkets in the United States--Dean Foods, Wal-Mart, and Kroger--announced that they are "on a nationwide search for rBGH-free milk."[44] No study has indicated that consumption of rBST-produced milk increases IGF1 levels, nor has any study demonstrated an increased risk of any disease between those consuming rBST and non-rBST produced milk. In 1994, the FDA stated that no significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST-treated and non-rBST-treated cows, and that no test exists which can differentiate between milk from rBST-treated and non-rBST treated cows.[45]

Milk may contain varying levels of white blood cells depending upon the health of the source animals, according to guidelines set up by the Food and Drug Administration and statistics reported by the dairy industry.[46][47] Although not considered a human health issue by most authorities, elevated white blood cell levels indicate an immune response by cattle, due in part to mastitis.[48] There are concerns regarding the transmission of bovine paratubeculosis through somatic cells to humans,[49] but the evidence is largely inconclusive.

Answer 3

I think we could live without it really.  It was designed to feed calves.  You can get your calcium etc from spinach and stuff.

I think the milk marketing board would like us to think we need it.

Answer 4

although I dislike people who copy and paste articles from sources such as Wikipedia, Keithiki is correct.

He could write a short synopsis and cite the Wiki article rather than copy and paste the whole thing.

We need the fats in the milk to power the brain.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.ht...

Answer 5

It contains protein, calcium and is fortified with vitamin D - all of which are needed for good bone and muscle health.  It also contains fat and some potassium which are also necessary for good body chemistry especially the muscles.  

SAC

Answer 6

its got calcium and vitamins

Answer 7

Milk has a lot of calcium, but other than that it is not very good for you. The "Milk--it does a body good" and similar campaigns were designed by the milk industry to convince people that milk is an important part of a healthy diet. This is simply not true. Milk is often fatty and non-organic forms contain a number of hormones whose safety have been questioned.

Drinking non-maternal milk is a very recent development in human history, and many see it as unnatural. Most humans do not even ratain past infancy the enzyme (Lactase) necessary to process milk (this is known as lactose intolerance).  

My advice? Don't get your calcium from a bottle. Eat a variety of vegetables and drink your milk for pleasure, not health.

Answer 8

It's the best source of calcium, which our bodies need a lot of as we get older, because you start losing bone mass with age. Our bodies still need milk like when we were babies. Whole milk and even 2% can contain a lot of fat which your body doesn't need but skim milk is much lighter but still has all the great benefits of calcium and vitamins.

Answer 9

it has alotttta calcium

and makes your body STRONG

Answer 10

Its got calcium, but so do vitamins. It has sugar, and other bad things in it.

Plus, it's the equilvalent of cow mucas. Look it up.

I don't drink it.

Think about it.

Answer 11

Yes it contains alot of calcium and it keeps your body and bones strong

Answer 12

calcium gives you strong bones!..