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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Scary New Science That Shows Milk Is Bad For You


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The Scary New Science That Shows Milk Is Bad For You
Since 2005, the federal dietary guidelines have advised adults to consume the dairy equivalent of three cups of milk per day—a full cup more than was previously recommended. This winter, the USDA is set to publish new guidelines based on advice from a panel of scientists who have reviewed the latest research—but most experts expect no change in the dairy recommendations.
And that's a problem, because many current studies suggest adults need very little calcium. What's more, a growing body of research has found that for grown-ups, consuming too much dairy can actually be harmful.
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