{"id":192376,"date":"2020-11-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=192376"},"modified":"2022-07-06T09:41:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T07:41:26","slug":"is-milk-healthy-and-good-for-everyone-you-should-know-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-milk-healthy-and-good-for-everyone-you-should-know-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Milk Healthy and Good for Everyone? You Should Know This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-milk-healthy-and-good-for-everyone-you-should-know-this\/#What_is_milk\" title=\"What is milk?\">What is milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-milk-healthy-and-good-for-everyone-you-should-know-this\/#Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_milk_consumption\" title=\"Advantages and disadvantages of milk consumption\">Advantages and disadvantages of milk consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-milk-healthy-and-good-for-everyone-you-should-know-this\/#Are_dairy_products_healthy\" title=\"Are dairy products healthy?\">Are dairy products healthy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Drinking milk and consuming dairy products<\/strong> are undoubtedly <strong>very important for children<\/strong>&nbsp;because they are a source of nutrients for their proper <strong>development.<\/strong> <strong>And what about us adults?<\/strong> Do we have to, should we, should we not or do we not have to drink milk? Is milk and its products<strong> just an appetizer<\/strong> for us? Read in the article whether drinking milk is healthy even for adults, what it contains and much more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_milk\"><\/span><p><strong>What is milk?<\/strong><\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are worried that we will start with a school description of a white opaque liquid, then you are wrong. But in essence, this is not a bad question. <strong>What<\/strong> are <strong>you<\/strong> <strong>willing to consider milk?<\/strong> Is it <strong>exclusively an animal product<\/strong> or would you also classify <strong>&#8220;nut juice&#8221;<\/strong> as milk? At this point, you have surely begun to think about what actually belongs to the category of milk. This is not a philosophical question. If we have standards for the content of tomatoes in a product so that it can be called ketchup, is it similar also in case of milk?<span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [1]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1198789194-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"What is milk?\" class=\"wp-image-275757\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"What is milk?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1198789194-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1198789194-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1198789194-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1198789194-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, both <strong>the United States<\/strong> and the <strong>European Union<\/strong> have <strong>directives on milk and dairy products.<\/strong> Rather, we find that this issue was addressed by<strong> Scott Gottlieb &#8211; Commissioner of the FDA<\/strong> (Food and Drug Administration). He stated that among the standards, there is a <strong>reference to the animal in lactation,<\/strong> which is a problem because <strong>almonds do not have lactate.<\/strong> He even warned that<strong> labeling non-dairy products as milk<\/strong> could have <strong>health consequences.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[1] [2] [3]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What is your attitude? Do you consider a<strong> soy drink<\/strong> to be milk or does it have to be <strong>honest whole milk?<\/strong> In this article, we will primarily focus on <strong>cow&#8217;s milk<\/strong>, which is <strong>the most popular and most available type of milk.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Milk is one of <strong>the most popular drinks<\/strong> on our continent, which is great because, in addition to its <strong>delicious taste<\/strong>, it is also a <strong>source of nutrients.<\/strong> However, if we take it from the beginning, milk in the animal kingdom is the <strong>product of the mammary glands of mammals,<\/strong> which <strong>feed the young<\/strong> to milk until they can consume a solid diet. Humans are also mammals, which probably does not need to be mentioned. However, the topic of the article is also related to this, milk is necessary for children, but should we, &#8220;older mammals&#8221;, also drink it? <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[4] [6]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>Nutrients in milk<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cow&#8217;s milk is the <strong>predominant type of milk<\/strong> in the world and represents 83% of its total production. Milk is <strong>part of the diet<\/strong> of about <strong>6 billion people<\/strong> in the world. It is a great <strong>source of energy, protein, amino acids,<\/strong> but also <strong>minerals and vitamins.<\/strong> The nutrient content of milk is wide and can be divided into several categories<span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [4] [7] [8]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p><strong>Proteins<\/strong> &#8211; whey and casein<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> &#8211; mostly lactose<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Fats<\/strong> &#8211; including mono- and polyunsaturated fats <strong>(omega-3 and -6 fatty acids)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Vitamins<\/strong> &#8211; A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic and pantothenic acid, betaine, and choline<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Minerals<\/strong> &#8211; calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, selenium, iron<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image00011-1-min-1124x749.jpeg\" alt=\"composition of cow's milk\" class=\"wp-image-187700\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"composition of cow's milk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image00011-1-min-1124x749.jpeg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image00011-1-min-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image00011-1-min-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image00011-1-min-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Protein<\/strong> &#8211; milk is considered a <strong>high-quality source of protein<\/strong>, and <strong>milk protein<\/strong> can be divided into<strong> 2 basic categories<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[4] [9] [28]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p><strong>Casein<\/strong> &#8211; represents about<strong> 80% of the protein in milk.<\/strong> One of the properties of <a aria-label=\"casein  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/protein-casein-miccelar-1000-g-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">casein <\/a>is its ability to <strong>increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Whey protein<\/strong> &#8211; about<strong> 20% of the protein<\/strong> in milk. It is a group of<strong> globular proteins,<\/strong> the majority of which are <strong>alpha- and beta-lactoglobulin,<\/strong> and those in the whey <strong>represent about 70 &#8211; 80%.<\/strong> The added value is the <strong>content of branched chain amino acids &#8211; BCAA.<\/strong> In addition, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/whey-protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">whey protein<\/a> is one of <strong>the most popular sources of protein<\/strong> in the world of<strong> nutritional supplements.<\/strong> However, <strong>whey proteins<\/strong> are also important for <strong>immunity.<\/strong> <strong>10% of whey protein<\/strong> is represented by <strong>immunoglobulins<\/strong> that <strong>neutralize viruses and bacteria<\/strong> and stimulate<strong> immune cells.<\/strong> Whey protein is a source of the amino acid &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/glutamine\" class=\"ek-link\">glutamine<\/a><\/strong>, more precisely it contains about <strong>30% <\/strong>of it. Glutamine in the body <strong>acts as a &#8220;fuel&#8221; for the immune system.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in the proteins contained in milk? Everything you need to know about casein can be found in the article &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/casein-and-casein-protein-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Casein and casein protein &#8211; everything you need to know<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Various types of milk<\/strong> <strong>differ<\/strong> in their <strong>nutrient content.<\/strong> Therefore, for a better overview, you will find specific values in the tables taken from the milkfacts.info portal, which is a <strong>compilation<\/strong> arranged according to the <strong>nutrient database<\/strong> of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA Nutrient database). <strong>In the first table<\/strong> you will find essential <strong>nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.<\/strong> Since <strong>amino acid intake<\/strong> is important for athletes and physically active people, the second table shows the content of<strong> selected amino acids.<\/strong> The nutrient content is indicated on probably the most typical measure of milk &#8211; 1 cup (244 g).<span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [5]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Table 1 &#8211; content of macronutrients, water and some vitamins and minerals in cow &#8216;s, goat&#8217; s and sheep &#8216;s milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><\/th><th>cow &#8216;s milk<\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><th>goat&#8217; s milk<\/th><th>sheep &#8216;s milk<\/th><\/tr><tr><th><\/th><th>full fat (3,25 % fat)<\/th><th>reduced fat content (2 % fat)<sup>1<\/sup><\/th><th>low fat (1 %)<sup>1<\/sup><\/th><th>centrifuged<sup>1<\/sup><\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Energy value (kcal)<\/td><td>146<\/td><td>122<\/td><td>102<\/td><td>83<\/td><td>168<\/td><td>265<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water content (g)<\/td><td>215.50<\/td><td>217.97<\/td><td>219.4<\/td><td>222.56<\/td><td>212.35<\/td><td>197.72<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protein (g)<\/td><td>7.86<\/td><td>8.05<\/td><td>8.22<\/td><td>8.26<\/td><td>8.69<\/td><td>14.65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Carbohydrates (g)<sup>2<\/sup><\/p><\/td><td>11.03<\/td><td>11.46<\/td><td>12.18<\/td><td>12.15<\/td><td>10.86<\/td><td>13.13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fats (g)<\/td><td>7.93<\/td><td>4.81<\/td><td>2.37<\/td><td>0.20<\/td><td>10.10<\/td><td>17.15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin A (\u00b5g)<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>134<\/td><td>142<\/td><td>149<\/td><td>139<\/td><td>108<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B1 (mg)<\/td><td>0.107<\/td><td>0.095<\/td><td>0.049<\/td><td>0.110<\/td><td>0.117<\/td><td>0.159<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B2 (mg)<\/td><td>0.447<\/td><td>0.451<\/td><td>0.451<\/td><td>0.446<\/td><td>0.337<\/td><td>0.870<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin B3 (mg)<\/td><td>0.261<\/td><td>0.224<\/td><td>0.227<\/td><td>0.230<\/td><td>0.676<\/td><td>1.022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pantothenic acid (mg)<\/td><td>0.883<\/td><td>0.869<\/td><td>0.881<\/td><td>0.875<\/td><td>0.756<\/td><td>0.997<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin D (IU)<\/td><td>98<\/td><td>105<\/td><td>127<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>Not specified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calcium (mg)<\/td><td>276<\/td><td>285<\/td><td>290<\/td><td>306<\/td><td>327<\/td><td>473<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phosphorus (mg)<\/td><td>222<\/td><td>229<\/td><td>232<\/td><td>247<\/td><td>271<\/td><td>387<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iron (mg)<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>0.12<\/td><td>0.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zinc (mg)<\/td><td>0.98<\/td><td>1.05<\/td><td>1.02<\/td><td>1.03<\/td><td>0.73<\/td><td>1.32<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup> &#8211; Added vitamin A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;&#8211; Carbohydrates determined by difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Table 2 &#8211; table with amino acid values in cow&#8217;s, goat&#8217;s, and sheep&#8217;s milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><\/th><th><strong>COW &#8216;S MILK<\/strong><\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><th><strong>GOAT&#8217; S MILK<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>SHEEP &#8216;S MILK<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><th><\/th><th><strong><strong>FULL FAT (3,25 % FAT)<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th><strong>REDUCED FAT CONTENT (2 % FAT)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>LOW FAT (1 %)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>CENTRIFUGED<\/strong><\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Leucine (g)<\/td><td>0.647<\/td><td>0.808<\/td><td>0.915<\/td><td>0.801<\/td><td>0.766<\/td><td>1.438<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Isoleucine (g)<\/td><td>0.403<\/td><td>0.447<\/td><td>0.456<\/td><td>0.367<\/td><td>0.505<\/td><td>0.828<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Valine (g)<\/td><td>0.468<\/td><td>0.532<\/td><td>0.529<\/td><td>0.441<\/td><td>0.586<\/td><td>1.098<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arginine (g)<\/td><td>0.183<\/td><td>0.261<\/td><td>0.234<\/td><td>0.176<\/td><td>0.290<\/td><td>0.485<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Histidine (g)<\/td><td>0.183<\/td><td>0.178<\/td><td>0.205<\/td><td>0.184<\/td><td>0.217<\/td><td>0.409<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lysine (g)<\/td><td>0.342<\/td><td>0.569<\/td><td>0.700<\/td><td>0.617<\/td><td>0.708<\/td><td>1.257<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Methionine (g)<\/td><td>0.183<\/td><td>0.203<\/td><td>0.203<\/td><td>0.152<\/td><td>0.195<\/td><td>0.380<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phenylalanine (g)<\/td><td>0.359<\/td><td>0.395<\/td><td>0.407<\/td><td>0.355<\/td><td>0.378<\/td><td>0.696<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Threonine (g)<\/td><td>0.349<\/td><td>0.251<\/td><td>0.217<\/td><td>0.201<\/td><td>0.398<\/td><td>0.657<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tryptophan (g)<\/td><td>0.183<\/td><td>0.098<\/td><td>0.098<\/td><td>0.098<\/td><td>0.107<\/td><td>0.206<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alanine (g)<\/td><td>0.251<\/td><td>0.271<\/td><td>0.259<\/td><td>0.245<\/td><td>0.288<\/td><td>0.659<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glycine (g)<\/td><td>0.183<\/td><td>0.149<\/td><td>0.154<\/td><td>0.123<\/td><td>0.122<\/td><td>0.100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_milk_consumption\"><\/span><p><strong>Advantages and disadvantages of milk consumption<\/strong><\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to a great source of nutrients, including proteins, vitamins and minerals, there are other benefits associated with drinking milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>Milk and healthy bones<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key benefits of drinking milk is associated with <strong>bone health.<\/strong> This is due to the content of <strong>calcium, vitamins D and K, potassium, phosphorus, and protein.<\/strong> We have up to <strong>99% of calcium<\/strong> in our bones and teeth. The calcium content in the diet is important for children for the <strong>development, density, and strength of bones,<\/strong> but also for the prevention of<strong> bone loss in the elderly.<\/strong> In addition, studies suggest that milk consumption is associated with the <strong>prevention of periodontal disease.<\/strong> Calcium is important, but <strong>not all studies agree.<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [6] [7] [12] [18]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An example is the <strong>2019 study,<\/strong> which concludes that<strong> increased intake of milk<\/strong> or dairy products is <strong>not associated<\/strong> with a <strong>lower risk of hip fracture or osteoporosis.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[6] [18]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Other research (Feskanich, Bischoff-Ferrari, Frazier, Willett, 2014) states that <strong>adult men<\/strong> had a <strong>higher risk of hip fracture<\/strong> in adulthood, which was associated with<strong> higher milk intake.<\/strong> In particular,<strong> each additional cup of milk<\/strong> daily during adolescence <strong>increased<\/strong> the mentioned<strong> risk of fractures by 9%.<\/strong> On the other hand, a study conducted on <strong>adolescent girls<\/strong> (Sonneville, Gordon, Kocher, Pierce, Ramappa, Field, 2012) reports <strong>different results.<\/strong> It concludes that<strong> vitamin D intake reduced the risk of fractures<\/strong> in adolescent girls with<strong> high levels of high-impact activity.<\/strong> Moreover, it also mentions that the<strong> intake of calcium<\/strong> and <strong>dairy products was not associated with the risk of fractures.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[19] [20] [21]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-zdrave-kosti-1124x800.jpg\" alt=\"milk and healthy bones\" class=\"wp-image-186456\" width=\"843\" height=\"600\" title=\"milk and healthy bones\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-zdrave-kosti-1124x800.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-zdrave-kosti-400x285.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-zdrave-kosti-1536x1094.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-zdrave-kosti-2048x1458.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>Milk and heart<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consumption of milk<\/strong> and dairy products is not important only <span style=\"text-align: inherit\">for bones, but thanks to its content of potassium, it is <strong>important also for heart.<\/strong> Higher potassium intake and at the same time sodium reduction can <strong>lower blood pressure.<\/strong> However, it is necessary to <strong>drink milk in moderation<\/strong>&nbsp;because it also contains <strong>cholesterol and saturated fats,<\/strong> which in turn<strong> increases the risk of heart disease.<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[6]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-srdce-1124x746.jpg\" alt=\"milk and heart\" class=\"wp-image-186443\" width=\"843\" height=\"560\" title=\"milk and heart\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-srdce-1124x746.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-srdce-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-srdce-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mlieko-a-srdce.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Various studies are associated with milk. According to some studies, <strong>milk can be harmful to the heart.<\/strong> However, <strong>a 2014 study<\/strong> examined up to <strong>18 observational studies<\/strong>, and found that dairy intake <strong>does not contribute to cardiovascular disease or death caused by it.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[13] [14]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thanks to potassium<\/strong>, milk is beneficial, but you need to be careful about saturated fats in it. <strong>Too much saturated fat<\/strong> is as <strong>&#8220;bad&#8221; for the heart<\/strong> as too many <strong>refined carbohydrates.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[19] [22]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>Milk against depression<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, milk is not a cure for everything, thanks to which you can get rid of the infamous &#8220;black dog&#8221; after a glass of milk. On the other hand, it is true that <strong>enough vitamin D has a positive effect on the production of serotonin,<\/strong> which also affects, for example, <strong>human mood.<\/strong> So that you don&#8217;t think we only connect biological processes, <strong>the links between depression and vitamin D<\/strong> in 2020 were also addressed by scientists Menon, Kar, Suthar and Nebhinani. <strong>Enriching the treatment of depression with vitamin D<\/strong> in people with vitamin D <strong>deficiency<\/strong> seems to be <strong>a potential benefit.<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [6] [15]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dairy_products_healthy\"><\/span><p><strong>Are dairy products healthy?<\/strong><\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>How much milk a day is too much?<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have already mentioned in previous chapters,<strong> milk is rich in nutrients,<\/strong> but at the same time it also contains<strong> saturated fats,<\/strong> and with their intake one should definitely not exaggerate. But what does it mean that we should not exaggerate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolko-mlieka-denne-je-privela-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"how much milk a day is too much\" class=\"wp-image-186417\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"how much milk a day is too much\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolko-mlieka-denne-je-privela-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolko-mlieka-denne-je-privela-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolko-mlieka-denne-je-privela-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolko-mlieka-denne-je-privela.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One criterion is set out in a report<strong> from the 2018 Congress of the European Society of Cardiology.<\/strong> The report was based on <strong>20 studies<\/strong> and found that they <strong>did not find a link between heart disease and the consumption of majority of dairy products.<\/strong> However, there is one <strong>exception<\/strong> that poses a risk. According to the results, the consumption of <strong>high doses of milk,<\/strong> more precisely almost <strong>a liter per day,<\/strong> is associated with a<strong> higher risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/strong> At the same time, it is true that the <strong>American Heart Association<\/strong> (AHA) <strong>recommends<\/strong> that adults focus on <strong>low-fat<\/strong> or <strong>fat-free dairy products.<\/strong> Milk lovers are probably disappointed, but if you are no longer a child, try to approach milk in moderation. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[23]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>Yogurts &#8211; Are they really healthy?<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Definitely yes, yogurts are a nutritionally interesting component of the diet, but <strong>not all yogurts can be called healthy.<\/strong> The reasons are<strong> added flavors and sugar.<\/strong> You will often find dozens of yoghurts on store shelves, but how do you choose the right one? Here are some tips for you when choosing the right yogurt <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[24]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p><strong>Read what&#8217;s on the package &#8211; the nutritional chart and the composition of the yogurt<\/strong> can give you a detailed picture of what is hidden under the lid. You will find the <strong>content of fat, carbohydrates, and proteins,<\/strong> as well as the <strong>proportion of calcium<\/strong> or <strong>vitamin D.<\/strong> The composition also mentions, for example, <strong>added sugars,<\/strong> which you should probably avoid in a healthy lifestyle.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li><p><strong>Full fat or low fat?<\/strong> &#8211; If you watch calories, try to focus on low-fat products, but be careful with them as well. They may contain <strong>added sugar<\/strong> as compensation for fat. Just check it on the yogurt label. On the other hand, full-fat yoghurts do not have to be a complete &#8220;evil&#8221;. You can find<strong> healthy fats<\/strong> in them, such as <strong>conjugated linoleic acid (CLA),<\/strong> which is beneficial for our body.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li><p><strong>As for yogurt, then with &#8220;live&#8221; cultures &#8211; probiotic bacteria<\/strong> are literally &#8220;living&#8221; organisms that are important for the <strong>microflora<\/strong> in our <strong>intestines.<\/strong> You&#8217;ve probably heard of them from various ads that often point to the content of beneficial bacteria. Therefore, if you feel that your digestion would need some help, choose yogurt containing probiotic bacteria. In addition, the <strong>taste<\/strong> of such yogurt <strong>is bitter<\/strong> because the bacteria in the yogurt <strong>convert lactose to lactic acid.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-177545720-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Yogurts - Are they really healthy?\" class=\"wp-image-275845\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Yogurts - Are they really healthy?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-177545720-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-177545720-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-177545720-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-177545720-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>Health and cheese<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you one of those people who would not be able to give up cheese? In that case, you must be surely interested in knowing whether you do not &#8220;spoil&#8221; your healthy lifestyle by consuming them. One separate article could be written about cheese, so in this subchapter we will summarize 2 important tips related to cheese and health.<span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [25] [26]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p><strong>Beware of the fat content<\/strong> &#8211; same as for the milk, cheese can be a <strong>proper source of fat,<\/strong> even <strong>saturated<\/strong> fat &#8211; which you need to be careful about. Do you love <strong>cheddar<\/strong>? It is excellent, but <strong>28 grams of cheddar<\/strong> can contain up to <strong>6 grams of saturated fat and 120 calories.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p><strong>Cheese and salt<\/strong> &#8211; Another substance you will find in cheese is the <strong>sodium content.<\/strong> <strong>Too much salt<\/strong> in the diet <strong>is a problem,<\/strong> so try to find sodium in addition to calories and fats on the label and compare several types for the right choice. This is because some cheeses may have <strong>a low sodium content.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elisa-michelet-raNKGlQDT_o-unsplash-min-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"the healthiest cheeses\" class=\"wp-image-187650\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"the healthiest cheeses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elisa-michelet-raNKGlQDT_o-unsplash-min-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elisa-michelet-raNKGlQDT_o-unsplash-min-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elisa-michelet-raNKGlQDT_o-unsplash-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elisa-michelet-raNKGlQDT_o-unsplash-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>Alternatives to milk<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Milk is commonly available and also popular, but <strong>a large part of the population<\/strong> <strong>cannot or does not want to drink it.<\/strong> Whether you have<strong> lactose intolerance,<\/strong> are a <strong>vegan,<\/strong> or have an <strong>ethical problem<\/strong> with consuming animal products, there is a solution for you. In addition to conventional animal milk, there are also <strong>&#8220;alternatives&#8221;<\/strong> on the market &#8211; <strong>plant substitutes.<\/strong> These include various types of milk made from<strong> almonds, coconuts,<\/strong> or<strong> rice.<\/strong> <strong>They differ<\/strong> in their <strong>taste<\/strong> and <strong>nutrient content.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[27]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-914855402-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Alternatives to milk\" class=\"wp-image-276023\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Alternatives to milk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-914855402-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-914855402-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-914855402-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-914855402-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not know how to choose a milk alternative for you according to your taste, but we can at least point out the <strong>advantages and disadvantages<\/strong> of selected sources of <strong>plant milk<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [10]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><strong>advantages<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>disadvantages<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Soya milk<\/td><td><p>&#8211; Compared to whole milk, it has approximately half the content of carbohydrates and fat.<br>\n&#8211; Contains a similar amount of protein as whole milk.<\/p><\/td><td>&#8211; content of plant estrogens and hormones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rice milk<\/td><td>&#8211; low fat content<\/td><td><p>&#8211; high carbohydrate content<br>\n&#8211; low protein and nutrient content<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Almond milk<\/td><td><p>&#8211; high content of vitamin E<br>\n&#8211; high calcium content (if the milk is enriched with it)<br>\n&#8211; low fat content<\/p><\/td><td><p>&#8211; a small proportion of protein<br>\n&#8211; the <strong>content<\/strong> of phytic acid, which impairs the absorption of minerals in the body.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oat milk<\/td><td><p>&#8211; high fiber content<br>\n&#8211; low fat content<\/p><\/td><td><p>&#8211; low protein content<br>\n&#8211; high carbohydrate content<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coconut milk<\/td><td>&#8211; low levels of carbohydrates and calories.<\/td><td><p>&#8211; a high proportion of saturated fats<br>\n&#8211; no protein<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>Who should avoid drinking milk?<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a little sad to say, but milk is not suitable for everyone. If you find yourself among the points in this chapter, avoid drinking milk or replace it with another drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p><strong>People with lactose intolerance<\/strong> &#8211; Lactose intolerance is a relatively common health problem associated with the<strong> problem of digesting lactose.<\/strong> While <strong>milk allergy is very rare, up to 75% of the world&#8217;s population suffers from intolerance.<\/strong> It affects the people of <strong>Asia and South America<\/strong> the most.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Its frequent symptoms are digestion problems, such as <strong>flatulence, convulsions,<\/strong> or <strong>diarrhea.<\/strong> In case of suspicion, it is definitely best to seek professional help, as the doctor is the best to diagnose this problem. Do you suffer from lactose intolerance? Don&#8217;t despair, you can still consume, for example, <strong>yoghurts<\/strong> with <strong>probiotics,<\/strong> or <strong>hard cheeses,<\/strong> which<strong> usually do not contain lactose.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/lactase-enzyme-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Lactase <\/a><strong>enzyme supplementation<\/strong> is also <strong>helpful<\/strong> for people with lactose intolerance. This is because lactose intolerance occurs with <strong>low lactase production in the body.<\/strong> For many people with intolerance, the problems are manifested <strong>with higher amounts of milk sugar<\/strong> and may take <strong>smaller doses of lactose<\/strong> (about 55 &#8211; 115 g). Taking lactase as a nutritional supplement can help <strong>prevent bloating, stomach problems <\/strong>or <strong>diarrhea.<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [16] [17] [29]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p><strong>People with problems after milk consumption &#8211;<\/strong> it may seem the same as with lactose intolerance, but even<strong> after a negative intolerance test<\/strong> you may have problems after milk consumption. <strong>Stomach problems<\/strong> can occur, but you may also experience <strong>malaise<\/strong> and even <strong>congestion.<\/strong> If you experience any of these symptoms, be aware that it <strong>may not be explicitly lactose intolerant.<\/strong> To confirm, consult your physician, or try to <strong>exclude<\/strong> dairy products for a while and evaluate for yourself whether you <strong>feel better.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[16]<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The third category of people who have problems with milk and dairy products are those who <strong>simply do not like it.<\/strong> Maybe your parents have very strongly explained to you that <strong>drinking milk is a &#8220;must&#8221;.<\/strong> If you have remorse you must literally force yourself <strong>because of the calcium<\/strong> consumption, you better <strong>choose products<\/strong> and forms of dairy foods <strong>that you do not mind.<\/strong> Try to taste the milk or find a cheese that you &#8220;enjoy&#8221;. Are you worried about calcium levels? You can supplement it with <strong>leafy vegetables, legumes,<\/strong> or in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/calcium\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">nutritional supplements<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[16]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/debby-hudson-2dzhYsVhLVA-unsplash-1124x899.jpg\" alt=\"lactose intolerance\" class=\"wp-image-187680\" width=\"843\" height=\"674\" title=\"lactose intolerance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/debby-hudson-2dzhYsVhLVA-unsplash-1124x899.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/debby-hudson-2dzhYsVhLVA-unsplash-400x320.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/debby-hudson-2dzhYsVhLVA-unsplash-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/debby-hudson-2dzhYsVhLVA-unsplash-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, some interesting facts about milk <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[11]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p>Milk also has its day; it is <strong>June 1 &#8211; World Milk Day.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>India<\/strong> is <strong>the largest producer<\/strong> of milk.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Milk <strong>prevents acidity<\/strong> and <strong>reduces stress<\/strong> and fatigue.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Milk is exceptional for the <strong>content of vitamin A,<\/strong> which is important for the<strong> skin and immunity.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>It is a great source of <strong>vitamin B12,<\/strong> important for our<strong> nervous system.<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we presented you the<strong> content of nutrients<\/strong> that you can take by consuming milk. 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