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  Ah yes, who doesn't know about milk. We have already drunk milk since we were a baby. Milk is a natural food source for mammals. Animals, including humans, produce milk to feed their young until they are ready for solid food. If you are Googling about milk, some will say milk is bad for you, while others will say milk is good for you. Guess what, milk contains valuable nutrients that help support a growing body. So let's look further. 

  Milk is essentially an emulsion of fat and protein in water, along with dissolved sugar known as carbohydrate, minerals, and vitamins. Milk protein is of high nutritional value because it contains all the essential amino acids, which infants cannot synthesise in the necessary quantities. Milk's mineral content includes calcium and phosphorus. Calcium is an essential nutrient for strong bones and teeth, muscle, movement, and nerve signals, while the main function of phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth. 

  Milk can prevent cancer. Milk contains calcium and vitamin D, two nutrients that may help protect against cancer. Calcium may protect the gut lining to reduce the risk of colon cancer or rectum cancer. However, research has linked too much calcium with prostate cancer. On the other hand, Vitamin D might play a role in cell growth regulation. It may help protect against colon cancer, and possibly prostate and breast cancer. However, similar to calcium, research has also linked high vitamin D levels to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. 

  Milk is not for everyone. Although milk may be a good choice for some, others can't digest it or choose not to consume it. Many people can't tolerate milk because they are unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. Interestingly, lactose intolerance affects around 65% of the world's population. Lactose is a type of carbohydrate or sugar that naturally occurs in milk from any mammal, including humans. Some people do not produce enough lactase. When they drink milk, undigested lactose is broken up by the bacteria in their large intestine causing gas, bloating, pain, and diarrhea. 

  Cow's milk is a good source of calcium, protein, and other important nutrients that can have benefits for health. However, dairy is not necessary for optimal health. Many others recommend it, and others find cow's milk an easy way to get essential nutrients. Hopefully, you are learning something new from this article, and as always have a nice day 😀.


References:

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