Drinking Large Amounts of Milk Might Actually Increase Your Mortality and Risk of Fractures
How many times have you heard that drinking milk is vital to maintaining good bone health and preventing fractures, especially in women? I can still hear my mom’s voice saying, “be sure to drink lots of milk so you won’t get osteoporosis when you’re older!”
Now, new research is showing us that drinking a large amount of milk is not, in fact, linked to a lower risk of fractures, but that it might actually be connected to a higher death rate and increased risk of fractures.
In a 2014 study published in the BMJ, researchers studied the milk intake and health outcomes of 45, 339 Swedish men and 61, 433 women. They discovered that drinking 3 or more glasses of milk per day was associated with higher mortality rates and more fractures than drinking less than 1 glass of milk per day (especially in women).
In fact, the researchers discovered more inflammation and more oxidative stress in those who drank larger amounts of milk.
What is really interesting is that the researchers did not see this pattern in those who ate large amounts of fermented milk products. Instead, they experienced lower mortality and fracture rates compared to those who ate smaller amounts of the same.
These findings are definitely something to think about for those of us who want to reduce the inflammation that is at the heart of disease. It also drives home the value in eating fermented foods, as they tend to help boost and restore gut health, thereby reducing inflammation in the body.
Clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28, Pam chose an alternative approach to recovery. Now decades later and still symptom free, she coaches others on how to treat the root cause of chronic disease, using a holistic approach. She can teach you how, too.
Pam is the author of Become a Wellness Champion and founder of Live Disease Free. She is a wellness expert, coach and speaker.
The Live Disease Free Academy has helped hundreds of Wellness Champions in over 15 countries take charge of their health and experience profound improvements in their life.
