Nutritional Science Evidence Milk Causes Osteoporosis
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From Kindness of Stranger’s blog
After examining all the available nutritional studies and evidence, Dr. John McDougall concludes:
• “The primary cause of osteoporosis is the high-protein diet most Americans consume today. As one leading researcher in this area said, ‘eating a high-protein diet is like pouring acid rain on your bones.’ Remarkably enough, both clinical and population studies show that milk-drinkers tend to have more bone breaks than people who consume milk infrequently or not at all. For the dairy industry to lull unsuspecting women and children into complacency by telling them to be sure to drink more milk so that their bones will be strong may make good business sense, but it does the consumer a grave disservice..
Much of the world’s population does not consume cow’s milk, and yet most of the world does not experience the high rates of osteoporosis found in the West
In some Asian countries, for example, where consumption of dairy foods is low, fracture rates are far lower than they are in the United States and in Scandinavian countries, where consumption of dairy products is high…”
• “Milk, it now seems clear, is not the solution to poor bone density. To the contrary, it’s part of the problem..”
— Charles Attwood M. D., F. A. A. P.
• “The association between the intake of animal protein and fracture rates appears to be as strong as the association between cigarette smoking and lung cancer”
— T. Colin Campbell Ph. D. author of The China Study
• “It is hard to turn on the television without hearing commercials suggesting that milk promotes strong bones. The commercials do not point out that only 30 percent of milk’s calcium is absorbed by the body or that osteoporosis is common among milk drinkers. Nor do they help you correct the real causes of bone loss..”
— Doctor Neal Barnard, Founder and president Physicians for Responsible Medicine
So what can I do to maintain strong bones?
Although the evidence is strong that dairy-product consumption doesn’t prevent osteoporosis, simply eliminating dairy products does not ensure strong bones — It pays to put some thought into keeping your bones healthy — Studies have shown that the following factors are helpful in building and maintaining strong bones:
Osteoarthritis: Nutritional Considerations
• The role for nutrition in osteoarthritis is mainly related to the effects of diet on body weight. Obesity increases the risk for osteoarthritis of the hip, knee, and possibly the joints of the hand Weight loss was found to significantly improve pain and function in individuals with osteoarthritis. Some evidence suggests that a reduction in body fat, independent of body weight, may help relieve symptoms. A low–fat, high–fiber diet in combination with exercise prevents weight gain, and may also prove useful in treatment.. See how to lose weight
• The combination of glucosamine sulfate (1500 milligrams a day) and chondroitin sulfate (1200 milligrams a day) may improve symptoms Early studies suggested that these supplements improve symptoms in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Subsequent controlled trials, however, have been less favorable. At this time, further study is necessary..
• Reducing serum cholesterol may decrease osteoarthritis risk Elevated serum cholesterol was independently associated with osteoarthritis in two studies
• Vitamin D may play a role in osteoarthritis Individuals with lower blood levels of vitamin D appear to have greater risk for progression of osteoarthritis. If you don’t spend any time in the sun (about 15 minutes on the face and arms each day is enough), be sure to take a supplement or eat fortified foods..
• Ginger may provide significant pain relief for osteoarthritis patients Effective doses range from 170 milligrams ginger extract three times per day to 250 milligrams four times per day..
• Getting plenty of exercise. Studies have concluded that physical exercise is the key to building strong bones (it’s more important than any other factor) For example, a study published in the British Medical Journal that followed 1,400 men and women over a 15-year period found that exercise may be the best protection against hip fractures and that “reduced intake of dietary calcium does not seem to be a risk factor.” And Penn State University researchers found that bone density is significantly affected by how much exercise girls get during their teen years, when 40 to 50 percent of their skeletal mass is formed..
• Eliminating animal protein — For a variety of reasons, animal protein causes severe bone deterioration
• Limiting salt intake — Sodium leaches calcium out of the bones
• Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables — They contain vitamin C, which is essential for building collagen, the underlying bonematrix
• Not smoking — Studies have shown that women who smoke one pack of cigarettes a day have 5 to 10 percent less bone density at menopause than nonsmokers
To learn more about dairy foods and osteoporosis, visit these sites:
www. nurtritionMD. org
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Check out this video: Got the facts on Milk? New Trailer
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Add my new friend the bone specialist, and watch video interviews of him
Many of my friends know sweet, gentle friend Doctor Tatinha, ღ.♥ Dr. MTKvis ♥. ღ the cardiologist, (which is a heart specialist physician)
However i would like to introduce you to a new myspace friend, he won’t be here too much as his busy schedule of traveling and giving lectures keeps him busy! However James is a bone specialist! (A retired osteopath who is now a vegan bodybuilder) i highly recommend you take a few minutes to listen to this two brief interviews with him on:
http://www. veggievision. co. uk/viewer. htm TV
i am very excited about what he had to say!
Add their myspace site:
http://www. myspace. com/veggievision
Veggie Vision TV James Gold Interview Part 1
Veggie Vision TV James Gold Interview Part 2
And requested that Veggie Vision include these to videos at their youtube site:
http://www. youtube. com/user/VeggieVision
From James’s site:
Hi, my name is James. I am a retired spinal specialist and I live on the South coast of the UK. I have been vegan for most of my life and I do not – nor have I ever – suffered from any deficiencies, in fact I am extremely fit and healthy and feel no need for supplements..
Firstly I” would like to talk about nutrition, as I am heavily involved in this field. The vegan diet is without question the ultimate diet for health, fitness, energy and ethics. It is the only truly cruelty-free diet and is the diet of world champion athletes. Anyone who tells you that eating animal protein is good for you knows absolutely nothing about the human body..
Shame on those doctors, nutritionists and personal trainers who advise their clients and patients to eat chicken, fish and dairy products – they let down their entire profession by failing to gain independent nutritional knowledge..
I lecture in the US and do talks on nutrition in the UK in Schools, Colleges and Universities. I also lecture to bodybuilders on the great importance of protein – the soya bean has no rival, containing 40% protein, 0% cholesterol & 0% saturated animal fats, it is readily absorbed and contains all the amino acids needed for bodybuilding..
Animal proteins are extremely high in cholesterol and saturated fat, which should play no part in a bodybuilder’s diet, nor any kind of athlete (or person in general), as this is extremely detrimental for a healthy diet..
To summarise, the worst form of protein a bodybuilder can consume is the flesh of animals or the milk of a cow. If any bodybuilders are looking for an alternative protein powder in the UK – Holland and Barrett’s own brand Soya Isolate is superb and should be recommended for any athlete..
I put my physique down to my diet. I have a high protein diet, which is mainly soya and other plant proteins; eg: tofu, soya milk, soya yoghurt, soya mince, legumes, plus all fruits and vegetables, nut, berries, seeds etc…
I have seen bodybuilders who have trained on a meat and dairy diet and then changed to a vegan diet and the achievements have been extreme – strength gains, as well as muscular development, due to consuming a better quality of protein. The health benefits are also just as gratifying i.e.: loss of body fat, gains in energy and better skin tone..
To conclude, there is no opposition to the quality of soya protein, especially relating to a bodybuilder..”
For information about the health and fitness benefits of a meat and dairy free diet please visit the Vegan Bodybuilding website:
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Also see my updated blog:
Soy Health Claims for Soy Protein – Is it Dangerous?
How to Prevent Osteoporosis (short video)
Thank you a chiropractor, and clinical nutritionist, Dr. Matthew for this video:
Finally got a chance to watch this video and it is very good except for recommending fish oil! Which is often baby seal oil, other reasons to avoid fish oil below:
As my gentle friend Doctor Tatinha, ღ.♥ Dr. MTKvis ♥. ღ the cardiologist, (heart specialist physician) said in “Message from a Physician Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis”:
She advises being completely vegan, “Although fish and fish-oil capsules have been promoted for their omega-3 fatty acids as a means of lowering heart-disease risk, these acids have highly unstable molecules that decompose quickly and unleash free radicals. Free radicals are damaging to living tissues and cells, but that damage can be prevented by antioxidants. The kinds of fatty acids found in vegetables, fruits, and beans lower free-radical activity while increasing antioxidant levels. When you choose vegetarian foods, you naturally and safely lower your risk for heart disease and other serious illnesses.. You get twice the level of protection every time you eat”
Check out these articles from among many other articles in Archives Physicians for Responsible Medicine search for Fish Oil
Fish Oil Increases Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Some Patients
PCRM Archives Fish Oil does not prevent cancer
Also see:
Vegetarian Alternatives to Fish Oil
Why public health strategy should promote plant oils in preference to fish oils
(You may download the fact sheet at this site)
Great resource for more information:
Published three times a year, Veggiehealth provides a reassuring – and honest – voice about the benefits of following a plant-based diet and why it is the very best way to ensure good health — Each issue is packed with the latest science on diet and health from around the world, but there’s no jargon, just easy-to-read informative features which everyone can understand
Recommended sources of nutritional information:
The following are also non-profits where you can educate yourself about health
Care about your health watch these videos
Organics, GMO’s, Right To Know & Plant based diets
Reversing Diabetes with a low-fat plant based diet
Facts about diet and breast cancer
The Cancer Project, Diet and Cancer Research
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