Why You Should Be Drinking Milk

Milk is a true superfood.

It’s extremely rich in calcium, phosphorous, vitamins B12 & B2, high quality proteins, healthy fats, and bioactive peptides.

According to this study, dairy products offer countless health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer.

Milk drinkers also saw improvements in their weight loss, muscle mass, and body composition.

You might be thinking:

This sounds great, but I’m lactose intolerant. I can’t drink milk.

That might not be true. Dairy intolerance can come down to multiple issues.

To find out if you really can’t tolerate dairy, consider doing these things:

#1 Consume Raw Dairy

Unpasteurized dairy contain lactase, which is needed for breaking lactose in milk. It also contains heat-sensitive nutrients, minerals, and enzymes that are degraded in the pasteurization process.

A lot of people tolerate unpasteurized milk better than pasteurized. However, it’s illegal in the majority of the US. Use GetRawMilk.com to find a farm near you. Or purchase raw milk cheeses, which are legal.

#2 Prioritize “Cream On Top” Milk

Homogenized milk is harder to digest than non-homogenized.

The homogenization process involves breaking down fat molecules, ensuring a uniform consistency.

This makes the fat harder to digest and contributes to gut inflammation, bloating, and nausea.

Always choose unhomogenized or “cream on top” milk.

#3 Go A2

Most commercial cow’s milk contains A1 protein.

When digested, this produces BCM-7—an enzyme associated with digestive problems, gut irritation, and inflammation.

A2 protein is found in goat, sheep, and select cow milk. It’s much easier to digest and shouldn’t cause any problems.

#4 Get Tested

If you want to know for sure if you can tolerate dairy, get your genetics tested.

MCM6, or the lactose intolerance gene, determines how much lactase your body produces.

If you produce enough lactase, you shouldn’t have a problem with dairy (and if you do, this is a sign of a deeper gut issue).

If you don’t, you might have a problem with dairy but can choose for lactose-free options instead.

Click here to test for your MCM6 gene.

Experiment with each of these and see what works for you.

Until next time,

Kashif Khan

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