Despite the ads - More milk means more weight

[TheMercenary]

Jinx, I think you are talking about this:

Is Dairy a good source of Calcium?
Calcium from milk and milk products is absorbed at a higher percentage rate
than calcium from inorganic supplements because of the cofactors found in the
milk. However, the high animal protein content, fat, pesticides, and bovine growth
hormones in the milk make it less than desirable to consume.

http://www.uswellnessmeats.com/Calci..._and_Facts.pdf

{note the link is a non-meat eating supporting site so there may be a bit of biased info on it.}

There is a big dispute between the Vegans and the Meat Eaters concerning the role that proteins play. As you can imagine there is quite a bit of contradicting information on the internet. Generally most agree that high or large amounts of protein of any kind, not only animal, can contribute to calcium loss. That is the part they don't tell you and the emphasis on the "animal" portion is another ploy to discourage meat eating and encourage their own lifestyle. Whatever. Eat right, include lots of veggies and fruits and eat in moderation we should all be healthier. There is no promise you will not die of heart disease or cancer because of it, but you may feel better to the bitter end.

This seems like a fairly balanced article that anyone should be able to understand:

http://www.rd.com/how-to-get-the-cal...icle10686.html

[jinx]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Jinx, I think you are talking about this:

No, I'm talking about high protein levels (from any source) raising the acidity of the body - causing the body to leech calcium from the bones to neutralize it.

The growth hormones, pesticides, dioxins, Igf1, etc. are just extra nasties to consider when choosing a beverage.

Originally Posted by monstah

You didn't mention who funds the group producing this reasearch. soy milk producers, perhaps?

[Ar least] One of the studies that found no weight loss difference between its high and low dairy consuming participants was funded by the dairy council - they don't quote that one in their commercials though.

[monster]

Originally Posted by jinx

No, I'm talking about high protein levels (from any source) raising the acidity of the body - causing the body to leech calcium from the bones to neutralize it.



[Ar least] One of the studies that found no weight loss difference between its high and low dairy consuming participants was funded by the dairy council - they don't quote that one in their commercials though.

no weight loss difference is not the same as weight gain....

but still, I imagine most reasearch on milk is funded at least in part by the dairy peeps. I'd be more concerned if they weren't funding any...

[jinx]

Originally Posted by monster

no weight loss difference is not the same as weight gain....

Different study - different conclusion.