What happens if you give up dairy products — 3 arguments &171; for&187; and &171;against&187;

Dairy products have become extremely widespread all over the world. However, recent scientific studies of their effects on the body are contradictory.

In general, the scientific community argues that Milk is good for humans , as it helps strengthen bone tissue, reduces body weight and the risk of mortality from cardiological diseases.

However, recently the theory of "non-physiology" or "evolutionary inconsistency" has been gaining popularity, according to which a person needs milk only in the early stages of development, and in the future he can get all the necessary nutrients from his usual diet.

In addition, recent studies indicate that dairy products may have carcinogenic effects and may even reduce overall life expectancy.

In addition, a significant part of the population has contraindications to drinking milk: allergic reactions, lactose intolerance, etc.

In this article, we will provide proven facts about the benefits of giving up dairy products, as well as the possible harm of such a decision.

Why people refuse milk – 4 main reasons

There are many reasons why people decide to stop consuming milk and dairy products . The most common are:

1. Lactase deficiency. This condition is accompanied by lactose intolerance, which is contained in milk, due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase in the body. The syndrome is widespread all over the world, in some regions up to 100% of the population cannot consume milk. For such people, the abuse of dairy products is fraught with the development of many side effects: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dehydration, etc.
2. Allergy. Allergic reactions are most often found on milk protein – casein. According to statistics, about 1-2% of people cannot drink milk for this reason. Allergopathology always manifests itself individually and can have any degree of severity: from banal skin itching or urticaria to anaphylactic shock that can take a life within a few seconds.
3. Ideological views. For example, some vegetarians refuse not only animal meat, but also dairy products. Recently, the theory of "evolutionary inconsistency" has become widespread. According to these ideas, the product of mammary gland secretion is necessary for a person only in the early years (in order to obtain valuable nutrients). The consumption of dairy products in old age is considered unnatural.
4. Obesity. Individual dairy products (cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese) have extremely high energy value, as they contain a lot of fats. Nutritionists strongly advise to limit or completely exclude this group of products from the diet.

3 arguments &171;For&187; full or partial refusal

A lot of research has been conducted recently to identify negative properties of milk .

Here are the 3 main reasons why you should partially or completely abandon dairy products

1. Reducing the risk of prostate cancer

The effect of milk on cancer is very controversial. For example, it has been proven that the consumption of dairy products contributes to the prevention of malignant tumors of the colon and rectum.

However scientists from Norway have discovered that milk consumption increases the risk of prostate cancer several times, a serious pathology among men with high mortality rates.

The main cause of milk carcinogenicity is considered to be the effect on the secretion of insulin-like growth factor-1. Experiments prove that this substance always rises after drinking milk.

Insulin-like growth factor-1 not only causes malignant cell degeneration, but also activates tumor growth, increases the survival rate of atypical formations in conditions of immune aggression of the human body.

Since the described substance circulates in the blood, and is not secreted in the organ, there is no reason to say that it will not cause the development of oncopathologies in other organs, but there is no evidence of this yet either.

2. Possible increase in life expectancy

German Studies identified that individual amino acids contained in milk induce the synthesis of an extremely dangerous signaling protein – TORC1.

This protein increases the synthesis of its own proteins inside the cells of the entire body, while the processes of recycling old protein molecules work several times slower.

As a result, the cell "overflows" with proteins and collapses. Against the background of the pathological process, apoptosis accelerates – the natural programmed death of cells of the macroorganism.

3. Prevention of allergic reactions

Milk is the strongest allergen, as it contains casein and lactose. These elements affect the body not only directly (cause sensitization of the body), but also indirectly by increasing the synthesis of class G immunoglobulins.

Individual studies note that milk increases the incidence of skin allergic diseases not only on the product itself, but also on other (common) allergens.

Allergopathologies can manifest themselves in different ways. Some types are relatively safe for health (isolated itching, urticaria, conjunctivitis), others pose a direct threat to life: obstruction of the upper respiratory tract (Quincke's edema), a critical level of drop in blood pressure (anaphylactic shock), etc.

3 Arguments &171;Against&187;

According to the current concepts of the scientific community, milk is still considered a useful product for the human body, capable of affecting almost all types of metabolism.

Here are 3 negative consequences that a decision to abandon dairy products can lead to.

1. Decrease in bone density and deterioration of teeth

Any dairy products contain a lot of phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and valuable amino acids necessary for building new areas of bone tissue.

Proven that when ingested , proteins and macronutrients support bone mineral density , as well as  obstruct the appearance of osteoporosis, which is extremely common among the population after the age of 50.

Weak bones are the key to the development of fractures even under very low loads.

In addition, according to Brazilian scientists , dairy products play an important role in maintaining the strength and resistance to various harmful factors of tooth enamel. With a decrease in dairy substances in the diet, the frequency of dental caries increases.

2. The probability of developing obesity is higher

Dairy products (except cheese, as well as sour cream and cottage cheese with a high percentage of fat), according to scientific concepts , contribute to the prevention of obesity and even help in weight loss.

Milk causes the rapid development of a feeling of satiety by influencing neuroendocrine regulation. As a result, for several hours after consumption, a person does not have a desire to eat other food.

Also milk contains linoleic acid, capable of interfering with lipid metabolism, preventing their deposition in fat depots and activating lipolysis.

3. Increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases

Any dairy products have a complex effect on all components of the metabolic syndrome: they reduce and normalize blood pressure, prevent atherogenesis and the manifestation of related diseases, maintain insulin and glucose metabolism at the proper level.

Research demonstrates that the inclusion of milk in the diet is directly related to the low incidence of deviations from the hearts and vessels .

Conclusion

Thus, the effect of dairy products on the body is an extremely controversial and controversial issue. And whether it is worth giving them up &8212; everyone decides for himself based on the possible consequences.

On the one hand, milk has many benefits: it strengthens the musculoskeletal system, helps to reduce body weight and provides prevention of obesity, reduces the risk of death from various cardiovascular complications.

If you look at the problem from the other side, dairy products are allergens and possibly even carcinogens, and there is limited evidence that they accelerate the aging process and can shorten life expectancy.

Many scientists are currently studying the effect of milk on humans, and perhaps the point of view of the scientific community will change, but for now milk is considered more useful than harmful.