Milk is an ideal beverage for a growing body because of the high amount of protein, amino acids, fats and hormones it contains, but such a product that is so beneficial for children can be dangerous for adults if you drink too much milk. socialbites.ca endocrinologist “INVITRO – Voronezh” Elena Kiseleva.
“Milk consumption by adults increases the risk of growth of cancerous tumors (endometrial, prostate). However, if you adhere to the daily norm of milk consumption – in Russia, on the advice of Rospotrebnadzor, this is two glasses a day, then the risks can be considered minimal, ”said.
The expert added that the elements contained in milk may be a trigger for the progression of many other ailments. For example, chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, diseases of the cardiovascular system, multiple sclerosis and dementia. In addition, this product leads to hormonal imbalance in the body, increasing the concentration of estrogen and reducing the amount of testosterone, which can affect well-being.
The endocrinologist also warned people who drink milk to strengthen bones. According to Kiseleva, in order for the product to help bone health and not settle on the walls of blood vessels (this phenomenon is called calcification), you must first take tests and find out what vitamins are missing in the body.
There are also many types of alternative milk made on a plant-based basis. The doctor noted that the most useful is soy milk, as it has a very diverse composition. It is important to understand that each type of plant milk contains different food groups, so it is necessary to examine the composition of each type of alternative beverage.