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Milk
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Links Modern Feeding Methods,
Breeding Methods "The path that transforms healthy milk
products into allergens and carcinogens begins with ·
Modern feeding methods that substitute high-protein, soy-based feeds for
fresh green grass and ·
Breeding methods to produce cows with abnormally large pituitary glands so that they
produce three times more milk than the old fashioned scrub cow. These cows need antibiotics to keep them
well." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Loss of Enzymes "Their milk is then pasteurized so
that all valuable enzymes are destroyed [enzymes aid in digestion]
(lactase for the assimilation of lactose; galactase for the
assimilation of galactose; phosphatase for the assimilation of calcium).
Literally dozens of other precious enzymes are destroyed in the
pasteurization process. Without them, milk is very difficult to digest. The
human pancreas is not always able to produce these enzymes; over-stress
of the pancreas can lead to diabetes and other diseases." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Homogenized Butterfat "The butterfat of commercial milk is
homogenized, subjecting it to rancidity." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Skim Milk "Even worse, butterfat may be removed
altogether. Skim milk is sold as a health food, but the truth is that
butter-fat is in milk for a reason.
Without it the body cannot absorb and utilize the vitamins and
minerals [fat-soluble vitamins] in the water fraction of the milk.
Along with valuable trace minerals and short chain fatty acids,
butterfat is America's best source of preformed vitamin A." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Synthetic Vitamin D "Synthetic vitamin D, known to be toxic to
the liver, is added to replace the natural vitamin D complex in
butterfat." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Anti-Carcinogenic Properties "Butterfat also contains re-arranged acids
which have strong anti-carcinogenic properties." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Bad Cholesterol "Non-fat dried milk is added to 1% and 2%
milk. Unlike the cholesterol in fresh milk, which plays a variety of health
promoting roles, the cholesterol in non-fat dried milk is oxidized and it is
this rancid cholesterol that promotes heart disease." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! High Nitrate Content "Like all spray-dried products,
non-fat dried milk has a high nitrite content." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "Milk and refined sugar make two of the
largest contributions to food induced ill health in our country. That may
seem like an overly harsh statement, but when one examines the evidence, this
is a reasonable conclusion." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "The recent approval by the FDA of the use of
BGH (Bovine Growth Hormone) by dairy farmers to increase their milk
production only worsens the already sad picture. BGH
causes an increase in an insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) in the milk of
treated cows. IGF-1 survives milk pasteurization and human intestinal
digestion. It can be directly absorbed into the human bloodstream, particularly
in infants. It is
highly likely that IGF-1 promotes the transformation of human breast cells to
cancerous forms. IGF-1 is also a growth factor for already cancerous breast
and colon cancer cells, promoting their progression and invasiveness. It is
also possible for us to absorb the BGH directly from the milk. This will
cause further IGF-1 production by our own cells. BGH
will also decrease the body fat of cows. Unfortunately, the body fat of cows
is already contaminated with a wide range of carcinogens, pesticides, dioxin,
and antibiotic residues. When the cows have less body fat, these toxic
substances are then transported into the cows' milk. BGH
also causes the cows to have an increase in breast infections for which they
must receive additional antibiotics. Prior
to BGH, 38% of milk sampled nationally was already contaminated by illegal
residues of antibiotics and animal drugs. This will only increase with the
use of BGH. One can only wonder what the long term complications will be for
drinking milk that has a 50% chance it is contaminated with
antibiotics." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Digestion "There is also a problem with a protein
enzyme called xanthine oxidase which is in cow's milk. Normally, proteins
are broken down once you digest them." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Homogenized Milk "However, when milk is homogenized, small fat
globules surround the xanthine oxidase and it is absorbed intact into your
blood stream. There is some very compelling research demonstrating clear
associations with this absorbed enzyme and increased risks of heart
disease." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "Ear specialists frequently insert tubes into
the ear drums of infants to treat recurrent ear infections. It has replaced
the previously popular tonsillectomy to become the number one surgery in
the country.
Unfortunately, most of these specialists don't realize that over 50%
of these children will improve and have no further ear infections if they
just stop drinking their milk. This
is a real tragedy. Not only is the $3,000 spent on the surgery wasted, but
there are some recent articles supporting the likelihood that most
children who have this procedure will have long term hearing losses." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Cows Milk is Designed for Calves "Most people are not aware that the milk
of most mammals varies considerably in its composition. For example, the
milk of goats, elephants, cows, camels, wolves, and walruses show marked
differences, in their content of fats, protein, sugar, and minerals. Each was
designed to provide optimum nutrition to the young of the respective species.
Each is different from human milk." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "In general, most animals are exclusively
breast-fed until they have tripled their birth weight, which in human infants
occurs around the age of one year. In no mammalian species, except for
the human (and domestic cat) is milk consumption continued after the weaning
period. Calves thrive on cow milk. Cow's milk is designed for calves." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Symptoms of Milk Allergy "Cow's milk is the number one allergic food
in this country. It has been well documented as a cause in diarrhea, cramps,
bloating, gas, gastrointestinal bleeding, iron-deficiency anemia, skin
rashes, atherosclerosis, and acne. It is
the primary cause of recurrent ear infections in children. It has also
been linked to insulin dependent diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis,
infertility, and leukemia.
Hopefully, you will reconsider your position on using milk as a form
of nourishment. Small amounts of milk or milk products, taken
infrequently, will likely cause little or no problems for most people."
Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "It is my strong recommendation that you
discontinue your milk products. If you find this difficult, I would start for
several weeks [e.g. two weeks] only, and re-evaluate how you
feel at that time. This
would include ALL dairy, including skim milk and Lact-Aid milk,
cheese, yogurt, and ice cream." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "If you feel better after several weeks you
can attempt to rotate small amounts of one form of milk every four
days." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Calcium "You probably are wondering what will happen
to your bones and teeth if you stop milk. The majority of the world's
population takes in less than half the calcium we are told we need and
yet they have strong bones and healthy teeth." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "Cows' milk is rich in phosphorous which
can combine with calcium -- and can prevent you from absorbing the calcium
in milk. The milk protein also accelerates calcium excretion
from the blood through the kidneys. This is also true when you eat large amount of
meat and poultry products. Vegetarians will need about 50% less
calcium than meat eaters because they lose much less calcium in their
urine." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "It is possible to obtain all your calcium
from dark green vegetables (where do you think the cow gets their's
from?). The darker the better. Cooked collard greens and kale are especially
good. If you or your child is unable to take in large amounts of green
vegetables, you might want to supplement with calcium." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "If you can swallow pills, we have an
excellent, inexpensive source called Calcium Citrate, which has a number of
other minerals which your body requires to build up maximally healthy bone.
It is much better than a simple calcium tablet. You can take about
1,000 mg a day. For those who already suffer from osteoporosis, the best
calcium supplement is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Vitamin D "It is also important that you take vitamin D
in the winter months from November to March. Normally your skin
converts sunshine to vitamin D, but the sunshine levels in the winter are
very low unless you visit Florida or Mexico type areas. Most people obtain their vitamin D from milk in
the winter; so if you stop it, please make sure you are taking calcium with
vitamin D or a multi vitamin with vitamin D to prevent bone
thinning." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Warning: Public health
officials warn that raw milk poses the risk of transmitting bacteria such as
listeria, E. coli and salmonella. Pasteurizing the milk kills these bacteria
while extending the milk’s shelf life. "Public health officials and the National
Dairy Council have worked together in this country to make it very difficult
to obtain wholesome, fresh, raw dairy products. Nevertheless, they can be
found with a little effort. In some states, you can buy raw milk directly
from farmers." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "Whole, pasteurized, non-homogenized milk
from cows raised on organic feed is now available in many gourmet shops
and health food stores. It can be cultured to restore enzyme content,
at least partially. Cultured buttermilk is often more easily digested than
regular milk; it is an excellent product to use in baking." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! Note: Cream contains large amounts of
cholesterol (even light cream; even when it's diluted with water). "Many shops now carry whole cream that is
merely pasteurized (not ultra pasteurized like most commercial cream); diluted
with water, it is delicious on cereal and a good substitute for those
allergic to milk." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! "Traditionally made crème fraiche (European
style sour cream), also has a high enzyme content [good for
digestion]." Dr. Joseph Mercola:
Don't Drink Your Milk! ·
Arousal: Allergies: Lactose
Intolerance and Milk Allergy ·
Research Topics: Similarities with
Autism: Theories: Endorphins, Endorphin-Like Opioids, and Autism ·
Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium ·
The Weston A.
Price Foundation: The Ploy of Soy (the source of Dr. Mercola's article
"Don't Drink your Milk"; first published as "Soy Products for
Dairy Products—Not so Fast"
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