Familiar taste from childhood: 5 myths about milk

The popularity of milk and its importance in our diet is quite understandable, because it is the first food of man from the moment of his birth. In turn, this means that milk contains absolutely everything necessary for the normal functioning of the body. This is true, but, like everything popular, milk and its properties are shrouded in a lot of myths and misconceptions. Let's examine some of them:

Milk is the only source of calcium

This is fundamentally wrong, as there are other foods - fish, nuts, leaf lettuce.... - that are also rich in calcium.

Milk consumption is extremely beneficial

In fact, it can cause allergies in some people (e.g. those with milk protein intolerance), and there are ethical considerations that make milk unhealthy. For example, vegetarians do not drink it, believing that the milk of animals is intended solely for nursing cubs and not for human consumption. This means that the milk is the cause of the animal's suffering, which makes drinking the drink impossible for people with such beliefs.

People of all ages should drink milk daily

This is not true because nutrient needs vary according to age, gender and physical activity. Some people may be lactose intolerant or have other contraindications to drinking milk. And elderly people are not recommended to drink milk often, as it negatively affects the brain activity of a person of age and is a source of extra calories (and calories are known to be harder to burn over the years).

Milk is a must for bone health

While calcium is important for bone health, there are other measures that strengthen bones. For example, taking vitamin D, phosphorus, and physical activity.

Milk is more easily absorbed by the body than other calcium-rich foods

In fact, calcium absorption from different sources can vary, and some people may absorb calcium better from plant foods or fish than from milk. This depends on individual body characteristics and may not apply to everyone.