Fact Check: Fitness influencer’s post ‘Stop drinking milk’, enumerates many disadvantages, know doctor’s take

Milk is considered very good for health. This is a kind of complete food. Many people consume milk daily. Because apart from minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, a good amount of protein is also found in it. Consuming it does not cause calcium deficiency in the body and according to studies, it also reduces the risk of fractures. However, in a shorts on the channel named @aanya_sharma_ on YouTube, it has been told that one should stop drinking milk. Since milk is an essential part of our daily diet, it is important to know whether the claim is true or not. Let us know what is the truth.

What is the claim?

In the shorts available on YouTube, the user has told that you should stop drinking milk. It is rich in female hormones like estrogen and progesterone. The amount of saturated fat in it is also very high. It can block arteries. The user has further said that most people are unable to digest it, hence it causes diarrhea, bloating and indigestion. This is also not good for your bone health.

doctor’s take

To find out the truth of the claim we Dr. Anil Gomber, Internal Medicine and Diabetologist, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi. Talked to. According to him/her, there is no truth in the claim. Doctors say that milk is a nutrient-rich food, which contains elements like vitamin B12, calcium and protein, which are essential for bones and muscles. Milk is also a good source of Vitamin D, which is beneficial for bones. Actually, the amount of hormones like estrogen in milk is very less, which does not have any major effect on health.

Many alternatives to milk

There are varieties of milk available in India, such as full-cream milk, toned milk, double toned milk, skimmed milk and lactose-free milk etc. Full-fat milk has more fat but you can opt for low-fat or skimmed milk. The choice of variety of milk may vary according to everyone’s age and health. In case of health related conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes, milk should be selected after consulting the doctor.

doctor’s advice

A large number of people in India are lactose intolerant. In such a situation, options like lactose-free milk are available for these people. It has been observed that gastric motility is reduced in diabetic patients. These people can use special type of milk. Experts advise that while choosing milk, keep your health condition and needs in mind. With this you can avail the benefits of milk and avoid its disadvantages. Also, while buying milk, make sure that there is no cruelty to animals.

what was the conclusion

Fact check conducted by Sajag team revealed that The advice to give up milk considering its disadvantages is not right.According to experts, by choosing the right milk according to your health and age, harm to the body can be avoided.