Milk, which is rich in vitamins and calcium, has many health benefits. Milk can be used in various forms like butter, cheese, payasam, milkshake, curd, and ice cream. All of these add variety to Indian cuisine. But it is also said that everything from acne to stomach problems can be caused in some people by drinking milk. Do you want to know what happens to your body if you drink milk every day?
Tones up bone health
Milk is an excellent source of protein. It is rich in bone-healthy calcium and vitamin D. By drinking milk daily, bones and joints become firm.
Helps shed body weight
If you are trying to lose weight, include milk in your diet regularly. Milk contains carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the right proportion. Due to this, if you drink milk, you will feel satiated for a long time. The carbohydrates in milk provide energy, and the protein makes you feel full. Milk helps build and maintain muscle mass because it contains branched-chain amino acids (BCAA). Casein and whey proteins in milk also help in muscle building.
Reduces diabetes risk
Regular consumption of milk can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes occurrence. Drinking milk instead of sugary drinks can help keep blood sugar levels under control.
Improves cardiac health
Milk contains potassium. For this reason, regular consumption of milk and milk products reduces the risk of stroke, heart disease, and hypertension. Studies have shown that drinking milk can reduce the risk of colon cancer as calcium has chemo-protective properties.
However, another study suggests that regular consumption of large amounts of milk may increase the risk of prostate cancer. This is because it contains an abundance of calcium. This does not mean that one will contract cancer by drinking milk every day. More studies are needed on the relationship between consumption of milk and diseases.
Lactose intolerance
If you have lactose intolerance, your body won't be able to fully digest the lactose or sugar in milk and it will result in bloating, gas, and diarrhea after consuming dairy products. The symptoms can be uncomfortable, but it is a relatively harmless condition. As for acne, some experts opine that milk isn't directly the cause of it. Drinking milk sourced from cows treated with artificial hormones can ruin your hormonal balance and trigger acne.
