Ditch Dairy Now: The Surprising Science

Mark Hyman

Jun 10, 2024

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Got milk? Well, you might want to reconsider that after listening to this episode. I explore the truth about milk with Dr. David Ludwig, including its nutritional value, health risks, and the impact of modern dairy farming practices. Together, we challenge the conventional wisdom that promotes high dairy intake and we discuss the latest scientific research that questions its necessity and safety. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how dairy affects your health and what alternatives might be better for your diet.

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Got milk? Well, you might want to reconsider that after listening to this episode. I explore the truth about milk with Dr. David Ludwig, including its nutritional value, health risks, and the impact of modern dairy farming practices. Together, we challenge the conventional wisdom that promotes high dairy intake and we discuss the latest scientific research that questions its necessity and safety. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how dairy affects your health and what alternatives might be better for your diet.

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, AG1, and Cymbiotika.

Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.

Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.

Upgrade your supplement routine with Cymbiotika. Get 20% off with free shipping on all orders. Head to Cymbiotika.com and use code HYMAN.

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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