Milk in Diet Decreases Asthma Risk

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http://www.mercola.com/2003/jul/19/milk_asthma.htm

 

Milk in Diet Decreases Asthma Risk

 

 

Children who drink full-fat milk and eat dairy products like butter and yogurt

may have half the risk of developing asthma as their peers who don’t consume

such products, according to a study.

 

 

 

Researchers suggest that an element of the dairy fat could be protecting

children against asthma. Although there is a widespread belief that excluding

dairy foods from a child’s diet will prevent allergy, the results indicate that

the belief may not hold much value.

 

 

 

Sydney Morning Herald June 30, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT:

Yes indeed, milk can actually be good for you. However, it is probably wise to

avoid pasteurized milk for the multiple reasons I discuss in a recent article.

 

 

 

This study does not make the distinction between pasteurized and non-pasteurized

dairy. However, there are clearly many benefits to be had from consuming

high-quality, non-damaged dairy products. Raw or " real " milk can be further

improved if the cows are exclusively grass-fed thus increasing their content of

beneficial omega-3 fats and CLA.

 

Always remember omega-3 fats are essential to your, and your children's, health.

The best source for omega-3 is fish oil and cod liver oil, as, unlike other

sources such as walnuts or flax seeds, it is high in two fatty acids crucial to

human health, DHA and EPA. These two fatty acids are pivotal in preventing heart

disease, cancer, and many other diseases. The human brain is also highly

dependent on DHA - low DHA levels have been linked to depression, schizophrenia,

memory loss, and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's.

 

When choosing your fish oil or cod liver oil, it is important to remember that

not all brands are the same. In my research--and in my clinical experience with

my patients--I have found that:

 

1) the liquid form is superior to capsules

2) certain brands definitely seem inferior to others

3) the Carlson's brand of fish oil/cod liver oil is of an exceptional quality

and purity.

 

It is likely not the only brand in the world of such high quality, but up to

this point it is the only one of such quality that I can recommend, so I now

offer the Carlson's fish oil and cod liver oil on Mercola.com; you can also

check your local health food store to see if they carry it.

 

It can be challenging to locate a source for raw milk, as it is illegal to sell

in some states. Ideally, you can find a local farmer who will be willing to sell

it to you, but if you are unable to find one please try this link:

 

www.realmilk.com/where.html

 

You can also check out this link to find out which states, according to the

surveys they cite, permit (and prohibit) the sale of raw milk:

 

www.magma.ca/~ca/rawmilk/sale.htm

 

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, I am convinced that if most kids

were fed real milk from grass-fed cows and avoided sugars and grains after they

finished breast feeding, tooth decay would virtually disappear.

 

Related Articles:

 

Why You Don’t Want to Drink Pasteurized Milk

 

Pasteurized Milk and its Link to Autism, Part I

 

Baby’s Bone Health is Related to Milk Mom Drank While Pregnant

 

Does Milk Really Look Good On You? Don't Drink It!

 

Saturated Fat Reduces Children's Allergies and Trans Fats Increase Them

 

Non-Breast Milk In Infancy Increases Asthma Risk

 

 

 

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