Why do you drink milk?

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Have any idea how bad it is for the human body? I have learned milk is more of tradition and clever dairy industry marketing than anything else. Not good for health. 

Why do you drink it?

wölfin-fräulein · Accepted Answer

this is bs to say milk is absolutely unhealthy. cow milk has many benefits for the body it's fat burning, it builds muscles, is a very good source for protein and calcium.

the problem with it is that milk now is a processed food. It is not the milk itself but the hormones that they inject to the cow and the process after that that may change and make it maybe unhealthy. I didn't read the studies directly but I heard about it some times ago. It is not needed. I usually don't eat processed food myself. I eat as natural as I can, so I do not have a problem personally.

the point of the studies wasn't to point out that milk is unhealthy but that the body does not necessarily need it to remain healthy, assuming that you eat other products and absorb the nutritions that are needed.

Humans drank milk from the dawn of history. Milk was not one of the drinks in humans diet but one of the most important ones through years. Milk and the other products of it and almost anywhere in the world. If natural cow milk, the cows that are not injected by hormones, wanted to be that unhealthy the human races would be always unnaturally unhealthy.

today's weakness is for consuming many other processed products as well as having less activity and drinking and eating less natural products. the problem now isn't milk. even the processed milk has many benefits besides its harms. But there are many other products that is being overused now and they are the main cause of the problem in human diet nowadays.

I would like to know how many of the people who don't drink milk after these studies continue to eat meat and drink alcohol and soda everyday.

renogaza · Accepted Answer

yeah i don't believe bs like that, if you wanna be short and have weak bones then go ahead, giving birth reduces the mothers bone density and will increase the effects of osteoporosis, if you think taking calcium tablets is the better way to go then let me ask you what its made of? calcium carbonate or calcium nitrate, both do not digest in your body and are either expelled or build up in the bottom of your stomach (will require surgery to remove if it reaches a critical point), the only forms of calcium that can be digested by the body is calcium phosphate and calcium lactate, calcium phosphate is found in cows milk and other dairy products, while calcium lactate is found primary in aged cheese and is a byproduct of dairy products, both require digestive assistance from lactic acid to absorb the calcium and allow it to be used as bio-material, substitutes such as sucrose, dextrose and glucose can help digest it but are no where near as effective

if you don't believe me then fine whatever, i'm just saying what i know from avid experience as an assistant of one of the best dental implantologist surgeons in asia, but if you really believe those retards in WHO then go ahead, they claim toothpaste is good for you when it is filled to the brim with sugar, claim that titanium oxide (ingredient in whitening tooth paste) is good for you when it actually dries your teeth to the core and bullshit people into thinking that pills and drugs are better than the natural stuff so they can make a profit alongside the pharmaceutical companies, if you believe them god help you, the WHO, USDH and ADA are a freakin joke.

Red_Dragon · Accepted Answer

Hmmmm. Well breast milk has been proven to have tons of nutrients. I don't drink breast milk, but of course as kids a lot of people have. I did used to drink artificial milk that was like breast milk. It was for working out.

Other than that I do drink milk to eat with cereal, but I don't eat cereal all the time. I don't know if milk is healthy for me or not. Even if it's naturally healthy with the shit they put in it now I'm guessing it's not healthy anymore. I have to have the lactose 100% intolerant or w/e kind.

heavensgift2girls · Accepted Answer

I switched to coconut milk a few years ago. I never liked the taste of milk to begin with, then I heard coconut milk was suppose to be really good for you. I recently heard something about milk not being good for you, but I haven't bothered checking up on it since I don't drink the stuff anymore.

BertMacklinFBI · Answer

i can't post anything now that i read the comments bahahaa xD

JulyAndrews · Answer

I don't use dairy products anymore. I used to sometimes and then I always opted for organic. I'm a vegan nowadays since even organic farmers kill of male chicks as they are deemed useless. A living being is considered useless if we can't gain something from it, yuck!

Organic means:
- Weaning of animals shall enable the natural process of animal rearing to occur, including progeny
having access to colostrums or first milk where relevant. Calves 3 months, Lambs 9 weeks and Piglets 6 weeks
- No pesticides, chemical fertilizers or genetically modified plants are used. This means our cows feed on a diverse mix of herbs and grasses that grow naturally, free from any chemical contamination
- Milking cows are not treated with antibiotics or hormones. When they do become sick, they are treated with natural medicines.
- Organic systems place strong emphasis on environmental protection and sustainability. Organic farmers are particularly concerned about the long term health of the land rather than short term gain.

skullly · Answer

Milk is only essential for the first 5 years of your life.

I used to drink it because it was delicious!! no other reason cause I didn't know anything about health when I used to drink it.

I don't drink it anymore because I was always sick, and well, discovered I'm lactose intolerant :[!
I miss it.. and every now and then when i drink it, I swear it doesn't even taste as good as I remember.

All this crap they feed us on tv and so-called doctors, that you NEED milk, is simply bs. It probably does more bad than good. Especially Cow milk. (not yummy anymore)

I drink almond milk with water and ice! :]!

Kiwedin · Answer

Haven't drank any milk since I found out about all that shit. Milk is absolutely disgusting, I have no idea how people even still drink it. They have to bleach milk to make it white because in its natural state its a pinkish-yellowish colour because of the blood, pus, and bacteria. They just leave it as is for chocolate milk though, that why you notice a reddish colour in certain brands of chocolate milk. Ew I can't even.
https://saveourbones.com/osteoporosis-milk-myth/

SoCk3t_PoCk3tZ · Answer

It's a good source of Calcium, fights against plaque formation on teeth, it's used it many products and it tastes good (to me).
How is it bad for the body? Obviously anything you eat/drink can be harmful to the body if you go over the required amount.
And a lot of things you buy are clever marketing. What do you want.. for us to starve?

This is a ridiculous question. Get your facts right before you start claiming Milk is bad for your health.

sovetskii13 · Answer

I've been eating cereal since middle school if not earlier. That means I've been using milk since then. I also eat some yogurt which includes milk. I'm totally fine at 24. Plus, I don't believe all the things these researchers find. Some are just too hard to believe or don't make sense. Plus, they don't always say who it's bad for. They say pizza is bad. For everyone? Pizza is bread and cheese. It can only be bad for obese and overweight people. It's fine for others. But the researchers don't mention that. They make it seem like it's bad for everyone. Same with ice cream and a bunch of other things. You shouldn't believe everything you hear or read. Do your own research.

lumos · Answer

I drink milk. And quite frankly, I'm perfectly happy drinking milk over alcohol, for example. Somehow, I doubt that milk is more harmful than alcohol.

Anonymous · Answer

I drink it because I like it. I eat a lot of junk food as well which is also bad for me, but I like it. It's that simple; y'know because I'm not really aiming to live a monumentally long life (that's not me saying I'm depressed or whatever don't worry; I just mean if I live a moderately long life, which plenty of people who drink milk and eat junkfood and smoke and drink alcohol etc. do; then I'll be happy with that, I'm not aiming to be a centenarian particularly) , I'm aiming more to be happy, so I drink milk because I enjoy it, regardless of the fact it's probably not the #1 best thing for my health

sammy_31 · Answer

Well I knew that at first human beings could NOT consume any milk besides our own mother's breast milk and have developed a toleration for animal milk. I'm not a huge fan of straight up milk but I love cheese I'm not going to lie. :O In the end people will consume it anyway, lots of things aren't good for us and WE ALL do something that isn't good but do it regardless. Pick your poison really...

TrueCountryGal · Answer

I drink milk, not the store bought crap but rather raw milk straight from the cow. As for it being bad for the human body, I've been drinking milk since I was about 5 months old, still as healthy as a horse! Don't believe everything you read online...

AnimeDreama · Answer

I couldn't care less what is in my milk. And don't go off on me about how it wreaks havoc on my body. I read through the comments. The state of my body says otherwise. I always drink milk and I am a very, very healthy individual.

CommieDearest · Answer

Didn't open your link because I'm still going to chug the fuck out of milk anyway.

mccanadianstereotype · Answer

i don't know how accurate that first study conducted in Sweden is. There could be many other factors, and plus in the article it stated that vitamin D helps more with reducing bone fractures a. k. a. strengthening the bones. Furthermore Sweden being a very Northern country does not get a lot of sun, especially in the winter months when it starts getting dark at 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon. This leads me to believe, from evidence put forward in the article that, for Sweden at least, Vitamin D, or lack thereof, may play a bigger factor in the bone fractures than the milk does. Also I'm sure there are other things that effect bone strength that were not accounted for in the study. Now to answer the original question it's 'cause "it's sterile and I like the taste." Also I like it in my cereal, and I like it with PB&J sandwiches.

-Zoe- · Answer

I don't drink milk eversince I was a baby until now, any type of milk.. As soon as I started to swallow it, I just vomit it all out... I don't have idea why, maybe there's something in it specifically or I just can't tolerate it...
By the way, that's an interesting article..

rjroy3 · Answer

Drinking full fat cow milk when young actually provides a host of benefits for humans. It prevents allergy problems if young children drink it once they are past the breastfeeding stages. Yes it's designed for cows, but it offers good to humans who are not lactose intolerant. It offers healthy fats and can stave off hunger in a pinch.

Account · Answer

Because oreos and milk is a match made from heaven!

Anonymous · Answer

It's not like I am planning on living past 80. I'm sure whatever illnesses I suffer from drinking milk will take take the back seat to the approaching end of my life.  "leap of faith" Rent

MyNameIsJonas · Answer

No.

Some facts:

Human animal is the only animal that drinks another animals mammal milk. Also the only animal that continues to intake lactate after adolescence. Only mammals that are adolescent and developing consume milk from their mothers.

It is unnatural, therefore I do not partake.

traxlem · Answer

I make my own plant and nut based milk, I found out some of this info years ago and had to make the change. here's a link of how to make your own it's super simple

megaboo92 · Answer

I grew up in a home where milk was served with breakfast, lunch and dinner. As an adult I have developed a lactose sensitivity and only use milk to cook with on occasion but rarely (if ever) have a glass to drink. I didn't know how bad it was for the body, but I find it a little weird that humans are the only mammal that drinks another mammal's milk regularly.

springocelot · Answer

I rarely drink milk. Too much inflames my skin. But I do like the taste of jersey cow milk.

itsme_goodsamaritan · Answer

Not good for health? This is the first time I've heard someone say that.

Milk is a complete and wholesome food with the right mix of nutrients that the body needs. Why does anyone even need marketing to sell it?

Anonymous · Answer

I don't drink milk. I think I'm lactose intolerant. I think most people of color are prone to lactose intolerance (because like you said people really shouldn't drink milk)

White people can generally get away with drinking milk though because they've been ingesting it for much longer than people of color have (in variations of cheese in the like) so I think their stomachs are better adapted to it speaking from an evolutionary standpoint.

snowangle · Answer

I drink milk because it's the single most delicious thing to drink ever. And as a bonus, it'll help me not get osteoporosis like my mom has.

Levin · Answer

While you may have a point, the problem is, as illustrated when you mentioned we shouldn't eat soy too; the stock of food that we can really eat becomes minimal, to the extent of pretty much solely being a vegan diet. So?

Anonymous · Answer

I have heard about how bad milk is. Stopped drinking it, then after a while, forgot/ignored and started drinking it again since so many things I eat have milk in it anyways... whats the point in not drinking it but then eating foods/snacks/drinking drinks that contain milk? :/ So I do still drink it. Not that I drink it in large portions or too regularly, but I won't say I'm a non milk drinker either.

Moore_xoxo · Answer

You need milk for calcium. At around the age of 18 your body won't store as much calcium. If you don't have much you will have calcium deficiency. So you should drink it for health benefits like that.

VulcanHades · Answer

omg Milk is not bad for you lol. It's only bad if you are lactose intolerant. And there's lactose free soya milk for that.

It's a great source of calcium and it's good for your body. Don't get brainwashed so easily by native advertising.

kambo_trick3y · Answer

I was never really a fan of plain milk (only times I would drink it is rarely when I have a random hankering for Chocolate or Strawberry milk but even then that's once in a blue moon).

I love cheese though :3

JulieXO · Answer

I drink it because cocoa powder tastes bad by itself.

FatherKnowsBest · Answer

So where is your data? I have never heard that milk is not good for you unless of course one is lactose intolerant.

DodgersGM · Answer

I actually don't drink any milk at all. I just dislike the taste a lot and I'm very strange about buying mass-produced dairy. The USDA's regulations for it are very flimsy and pretty gross. LOL

jeanbean · Answer

Yes, I drink milk. Why? It's delicious. I'm aware of the studies, but I really just don't give a hoot.

findingdreamland · Answer

I drink milk. Because mainly I like the taste. I buy my milk from a local farm. So it is organic and healthy.

Ygritte_snow · Answer

I like the taste of it.
although I've always wanted to meet the guy who found it... WTF? was he like "ooh, look at this magnificent cow! I Wonder what happenns if I squeeze its soft pink dangly thingies..."

ovodm · Answer

Humans are the only species that drink the milk of another animalwhich I find disturbing, but I do ocassionally have milk and dairy because like you said it is someothing that has become a tradition.

AvaMarina · Answer

I drink milk for the calcium, and because it's a pleasantly neutral flavor for me. I don't actually taste skim milk. Water has a taste, and it's usually not a good one, but milk? Nope.

Drooogie4 · Answer

I don't. I'm kinda allergic to dairy. And its gross. Almond milk is best

RedThread · Answer

I'm lactose intolerant so I only use certain types of milk and I usually only have it in cereal. I do put cheese on everything though..

been_waiting · Answer

I like it with certain foods. Like oatmeal, peanut butter sandwiches, etc

BelleGirl21 · Answer

I only use milk to eat cereal. I can't stand it. Bleh!

NovemberJoseph · Answer

It's full of protein and carbs, just what I need for a bulk.

Cheekkky · Answer

I don't drink milk, but mostly because I don't like it. I do however drink yoghurt mixed with water.. Like 1/5 yoghurt and rest is cold water. So I guess that's my milk haha

Clovergirl-Lily · Answer

calcium - your bones and teeth need it, but you shouldn't drink too much either. you have to find the sweet spot

Klaatu51 · Answer

I HTE MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS IN GENERAL!!! THEY DESTROYED MY LIFE AS A TENN AND I DON'T WANT TO CONSUME THEM AGAIN!!! :@

musicbrain5 · Answer

I'm allergic to it so I drink other milk alternatives like soy, almond, or rice milk. I can eat cheese and ice cream though :)

COCOCHANEL · Answer

i stopped drinking milk about 4 years ago. yes, i've heard about that.

Mr_ZoomZoom · Answer

Milk is brilliant for your health... it brings you calcium which is fantastic for strong bones :) ...

Yeahhbro · Answer

I drink it and i like it... mostly on my coffee or chocolate milk and well i love dairy products.

Stuff_and_stuff · Answer

I know it tastes good and it's probably good for you but I can't drink it because it makes me very sick

skaterd · Answer

I only drink it sometimes because I'm somewhat lactose intolerant... can only drink a little before I feel like crap

tokioangel95 · Answer

I personally don't drink milk. I've never really liked it, even as a child. The taste just doesn't do it for me.

meatballs21 · Answer

I enjoy the taste, nothing is better with cookies or peanut butter. I'm trying out the substitutes like soy or almond to see what I think of them compared to cow.

citroen · Answer

Well im still alive and healthy bet its no more bad for you than fresh air

AleDeEurope · Answer

I drink milk and I love drinking milk. It's my favorite drink. Is it bad for you? No. Will I stop drinking milk if it was bad? HELL NO!!!

crazyincalifornia · Answer

I have milk on occasion with cereal. That's really the only time I have it.

koko124 · Answer

Because it's a several millennia old tradition (I'm Indian), it tastes good, and it's good for you.  FUCK YEA, MILK.

KillerZombieHunter · Answer

I had no idea milk was bad. I just assumed the standard benefit of milk which is to get calcium and drink for the sake of that.

FlyingTurtle · Answer

I don't drink milk, but I will eat cheese, and I LOVE my greek yogurt.

Hopefuldreamer8 · Answer

I drink almond milk. I love the taste of it. I haven't drank cow milk since I lived at home.

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