Does milk build strong bones

The dairy debate: Does milk build stronger bones?

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On one side are the federal government, the dairy industry and the majority of the nutrition community. Milk plays a big part in the dietary guidelines recently released by the federal government. Anyone older than 8 is urged to drink three…

Does milk really build strong bones?

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Yes, provided you are getting the things that calcium needs to work. Calcium cannot do it’s thing without the proper amount of magnesium and zinc. And come to think of it Vitamin D. Most Americans are deficient in Vitamin D. Many people tak…

How does drinking milk build strong bones?

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Milk is the number one source of calcium on a healthy diet, and according to doctors everyone should eat three servings of dairy products (milk, yogurt or cheese) per day. Calcium is required for other body functions as well, so what your b…

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Does milk really build strong bones?

Q: Thank you for those who answered the question. Those who were rude about it like Nesha, tisk tisk.

A: Yes, provided you are getting the things that calcium needs to work. Calcium cannot do it’s thing without the proper amount of magnesium and zinc. And come to think of it Vitamin D. Most Americans are deficient in Vitamin D.Many people take calcium supplements which deplete your body of magnesium and zinc thus rendering the calcium ineffective. See magnesium uses calcium and zinc. Zinc uses calcium and magnesium and vitamin D…. … well you get it.Eat vegetables high in calcium which usually contain some serious antioxidants and other phyto nutrients (plant nutients) that are properly balanced for optimum effect. According to some “experts” serving of Collard greens contain as much or more calcium than a 8 oz glass of milk plus a whole lot of other stuff equally good for you. YET MILK IS A GOOD SOURCE OF CALCIUM.So make sure you get your minimum allowance of soul food, but you’ll have to work to burn off the excessive calories.Or prepare the collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens or kale in a more health befitting fashion. They can be both good and healthy if you can cook or are married to a good cook. Spinach has a lot of calcium and zinc!!Overall plant sources of nutrients are usually more beneficial all the way around – except for the vitamin b12 – which is contained mostly in meat and dairy products. Mostly. Not only.

does milk build strong bones?

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A: yes it does

What do you hear about milk really NOT helping build strong bones?

Q: That it is actually getting some 10 minutes in the sun for vitamin D and THAT builds strong bones.New findings in the medical community!

A: huh?you need calcium AND vitamin D, they work together…