Ditch Dairy Now: The Surprising Science
Mark Hyman
Jun 10, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Limit milk consumption to reduce fracture risk
In a study of 100,000 adults, each additional glass of milk consumed was associated with a 9% increased risk of bone fractures.
Incorporate unsweetened fermented dairy for optimal health protection
Unsweetened, fermented dairy products like yogurt and kefir consistently appear in epidemiological studies as among the most protective foods we can eat.
Follow new dairy guideline: limit to zero to two servings daily
Based on a review of over 100 studies, the expert recommendation for dairy is zero to two servings per day, not the government's guideline of three.
Understand milk's impact on height and fracture risk
Drinking milk in childhood makes you taller, which ironically increases your risk of bone fractures as an adult because 'the bigger they come, the harder they fall.'.
Reevaluate calcium guidelines for long-term bone health
The high calcium recommendations for bone health are based on misleading, short-term studies that show a temporary boost in bone calcium, not a lifelong benefit.
Choose goat and sheep dairy for better tolerance and less inflammation
Goat and sheep dairy are better tolerated and less inflammatory because they primarily contain A2 casein, unlike the inflammatory A1 casein in most modern cow's milk.
Avoid homogenized milk to protect cholesterol levels
The process of homogenization changes milk in a way that it has a profoundly negative effect on your cholesterol compared to unhomogenized milk.
Choose hormone-free milk to avoid excess hormones
Unlike in the past, modern industrial cows are milked throughout their pregnancy, which dumps higher levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone into the milk supply.
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