MILK DOES A
BODY BAD!!
- In observational studies both across countries and within single populations, higher dairy intake has been linked to increased risk of prostate cancer [2].
- Observational cohort studies have shown higher dairy intake is linked to higher ovarian cancer risk[2].
- Cow’s milk protein may play a role in triggering type 1 diabetes through a process called molecular mimicry[3].
- Across countries, populations that consume more dairy have higher rates of multiple sclerosis[4].
- In interventional animal experiments and human studies, dairy protein has been shown to increase IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) levels. Increased levels of IGF-1 have now been implicated in several cancers[5].
- In interventional animal experiments[6] and human experiments[7], dairy protein has been shown to promote increased cholesterol levels (in human studies and animal studies) and atherosclerosis (in animal studies).
- The primary milk protein (casein) promotes cancer initiated by a carcinogen in experimental animal studies[8].
- D-galactose has been found to be pro-inflammatory and actually is given to create animal models of aging[1]
- Higher milk intake is linked to acne[9].
- Milk intake has been implicated in constipation[10] and ear infections [2].
- Milk is perhaps the most common self-reported food allergen in the world[11].
- Much of the world’s population cannot adequately digest milk due to lactose intolerance.
References
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- Lanou AJ. Should dairy be recommended as part of a healthy vegetarian diet? Counterpoint. The American journal of clinical nutrition 2009;89:1638S-42S.
- Dahl-Jorgensen K, Joner G, Hanssen KF. Relationship between cows’ milk consumption and incidence of IDDM in childhood. Diabetes Care 1991;14:1081-3.
- Malosse D, Perron H, Sasco A, Seigneurin JM. Correlation between milk and dairy product consumption and multiple sclerosis prevalence: a worldwide study. Neuroepidemiology 1992;11:304-12.
- Key TJ. Diet, insulin-like growth factor-1 and cancer risk. Proc Nutr Soc 2011:1-4.
- Kritchevsky D. Dietary protein, cholesterol and atherosclerosis: a review of the early history. The Journal of nutrition 1995;125:589S-93S.
- Gardner CD, Messina M, Kiazand A, Morris JL, Franke AA. Effect of two types of soy milk and dairy milk on plasma lipids in hypercholesterolemic adults: a randomized trial. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2007;26:669-77.
- Youngman LD, Campbell TC. Inhibition of aflatoxin B1-induced gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase positive (GGT+) hepatic preneoplastic foci and tumors by low protein diets: evidence that altered GGT+ foci indicate neoplastic potential. Carcinogenesis 1992;13:1607-13.
- Spencer EH, Ferdowsian HR, Barnard ND. Diet and acne: a review of the evidence. Int J Dermatol 2009;48:339-47.
- Caffarelli C, Baldi F, Bendandi B, Calzone L, Marani M, Pasquinelli P. Cow’s milk protein allergy in children: a practical guide. Italian journal of pediatrics 2010;36:5.
- Rona RJ, Keil T, Summers C, et al. The prevalence of food allergy: a meta-analysis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2007;120:638-46.