Got Milk? Might Not Be Doing You Much Good (Milk & Calcium)

The New York Times ^ | Nov. 17, 2014 | Aaron E. Carroll

[Friendofgeorge]

my heart Dr told me one simple rule to go by...

If it taste good spit it out

[steve86]

The lactase supplements do usually work for me. I'm grateful for that. But it took me decades to realize the problem, even though I knew about LI all along, as other stomach ailments were confusing the situation. One product that really is nice is the lactose-free low-fat milk, although I can't usually find the chocolate variety anymore.

[SamAdams76]

I sometimes take flack here for saying it but beer is definitely better for you than milk.

I always considered milk a children's beverage anyhow. Once you get to a certain age, it's time to put away the milk and soda pop and switch to beer and wine. Or coffee and tea if you can't handle alcohol.

[ladyjane]

Yes, D3 and K2

I have a friend who has osteoporosis. She started taking K2 with her calcium and had a huge increase in her bone density. Over 10% in one year. She had never had an increase before.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Dr. Aaron E. Carroll, Physicians for a National Health Program, and advocacy organization for single payer socialized medicine. He is a hardcore Obamacare supporter.

Bottom line: beware of this guy’s advice.

[Gasshog]

Have you tried Chocolate-flavor Silk its not too bad

[steve86]

I do take a time-release magnesium, which I started for a bogus reason that I won’t mention lol — but decided to keep taking it after reading information like yours.

[Dr. Thorne]

Utter BS. God says that Canaan was a place “flowing with milk and honey”. God doesn’t suggest that people consume things that are bad for them. Read the Bible to discover the good things that He tells us to eat.

[steve86]

He didn’t conduct the studies as you know.

[Friendofgeorge]

Thanks..in my case I really dont worry about calories but only the fat in my arteries...skim milk is actually fat free, or so they tell me.

They tell me there are 2 kinds of fat, the fat that makes us heavy and the fat in our arteries...my problem is only the fat in my arteries...more than you wanted to know

[steve86]

And don't eat shellfish "Any creature in the water that does not have both fins and scales is detestable .."

[Gator113]

Are you talking about Silk?? I started drinking that a few months ago and I flat LOVE it.

I still like milk, but the almond stuff is now my favorite!!

[steve86]

No, but it sounds worth a try, thanks.

[goosie]

Now I know why my father was taken so young at age 93. He drank 3 gallons of milk every week.

[cherry]

the theory goes that milk and calcium intake are extremely important especially for women but it must be done as a young person...once you hit your later 20’s the calcium does not do much good since your bones are pretty much set.....

[bluetick]

For some of us, the downside to fat free milk is that it has considerably more carbohydrates than whole milk (and even more still compared to heavy whipping cream).

[steve86]

My mom gets the $1,000 Prolia injections -- supposedly the company has proof fractures are reduced in those with osteoporosis. They do have her take a calcium supplement to replace the calcium that is absorbed into the bones from the blood.

I'm on long-term Prilosec which creates the problem of calcium not being absorbed due to lack of acid. So I take calcium citrate which should be absorbed anyway. But a lot of guesswork here.

[djf]

Good for you!

It takes time for the levels of magnesium to get back up there. And there is little, well let me say damn, damn, damn few problems with an overdose.

[Sacajaweau]

I'm 70 and in good shape all the way around...except for them wrinkles.

Still love to dunk graham crackers.

And a bowl of cereal and milk as a nighttime snack just relaxes my body and soul at the end of the day.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Got to have cheese!