Edited by Dr. Davide Marciano
Is drinking milk as good as they say?
Is it true that milk, through its quantity of calcium, prevents osteoporosis?
Let's talk a little ...
In nature, mother's milk is the primary (only) food for the growth of mammalian puppies, and is highly specific for each species.
It should be noted more carefully that, after weaning, no Mammal continues to drink milk, not even that of its own species, because the nutritional needs of the adult are completely different from those of the newborn. Furthermore, no mammal consumes the milk of another. species. Today, this situation is even recommended, despite the fact that cow's milk - intended for the growth of the calf - is very different in nutritional terms compared to women's milk, since it contains a different concentration of proteins, a different protein quality and has a fat ratio. saturated / unsaturated disadvantageous.
Therefore, each mammal has its own milk, and man should also adapt to this rule.
They also say that milk "is good for the bones". But is this true?
Milk actually has a good amount of calcium, but it is never said that being an acidic food it needs calcium for its disposal. So with one hand he gives and with the other he takes.
This mineral is lost continuously through urine, faeces and sweat, and these losses are replenished by drawing from the calcium deposits in the bone. It is important that the calcium taken from the diet is greater than that lost, otherwise the balance is negative. , and it goes towards osteoporosis.
It seems strange but it has been noted that in populations that consume a lot of milk, the incidence of osteoporosis is higher, while it is rare in countries where milk is not drunk.
We could conclude by saying that (mother's) milk is the best food for infants and not for adults, who among other things consume the cow's milk.
Calcium requirements change with age. During childhood and adolescence it is extremely important to ensure adequate calcium intake. Up to the age of 30 or so, calcium losses are generally lower than the amount consumed (peak bone mass). After this age, the body enters a "negative balance" situation: it means that the bones begin to lose more calcium than they can fix.
The rate at which calcium is lost depends, in part, on the type and amount of dietary protein and certain lifestyle habits. For example, a high animal protein intake, diets rich in sodium, alcohol, caffeine and a sedentary lifestyle favor the loss of bone calcium.
Without falling into the usual clichés, in addition to milk, calcium can be taken through fruit and vegetables. The morning breakfast, for example, could consist of oranges, figs, blueberries and apricots, for nearly the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk. With the difference that it would be all calcium retained by the bones because fruit is a non-acidic food.
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