Question 1

help please! is drinking too much milk unhealthy?

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Drinking milk: Too much of anything is probably unhealthy.  Moderate milk intake is healthy.

Question 2

could drinking too much milk effects the colour of your stools?

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Yes: Eating/drinking too much of anything could affect the color and character of your stools.

Question 3

can drinking too much milk be harmful?

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Probably yes: There is no consensus on this & research studies show conflicting results but i say more water & less milk!
i believe cow's milk is the perfect food for baby cows but not for adult humans! if you do drink milk i strongly advise choosing rbgh-free & ideally organic milk from grass-fed cows.. For the pros & cons of this issue see http://milk.Procon.Org/view.Answers.Php?Questionid=1317.

Question 4

does drinking too much milk make you sick?

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Yes: Excessive ingestion of milk can cause gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) and metabolic disturbances.

Question 5

hi there, ive heard drinking too much milk can be bad for you, is drinking 1.5 litres a day too much?

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Yes: To many calories, too much protein, too much fat, calcium and Vit D.  Moderation is the key.  HIgh protein diets are causing significant health problems according to past and current research.

Question 6

are there side effects from drinking too much milk?

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Get fat: If you are not lactose intolerant, not much problem unless you have significantly reduced intake of other food items especially those containing fiber.  In that case, you may end up very constipated. On the other hand, if you eat the normal amount of food and at also drink 2 gallons of milk a day, you will likely gain weight.

Question 7

is my baby gassy because i am drinking too much milk?

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No: There are many foods that are traditionally considered "gassy" during breastfeeding but milk and dairy are not often included in that list. A good way to see what may be having an affect on your baby is to make a food and gas diary and see which day and times your baby is gassy. Foods consumed in the hours before a feed are the most likely culprits.

Question 8

can drinking too much milk cause anemia in adults?

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Yes, it can Kiki7.: Milk contains less iron than solid foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dry beans, tofu,   spinach, kale, etc. Vitamin c- containing foods:      
oranges, tomatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe etc. Enhance iron absorption. Cow's milk has large proteins, causing microscopic bleeding in the gut, i.e. Iron loss. It is allergenic. Animals drink milk only when babies. Why should human adults drink milk?

Question 9

can drinking too much milk cause lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

No: Too much cow milk can cause microscopic gut injury & blood loss leading to anemia.We encourage parents to limit  toddlers milk intake to 16-24 oz/day.Lactose intolerance is caused by genetic lack of, or acquired loss(ie chronic diarrhea) of the enzyme lactase from the absorptive surfaces in the gut.

Question 10

will drinking too much milk cause lactose intolerance symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Lactose: That is what lactose intolerance is. It is caused by an insufficiency of the lactase enzyme in the intestine. Milk can be purchased that is lactose free or can be treated with enzymes to break down the lactose sugar. Aged cheeses and yogurt are better tolerated than milk by people with lactose intolerance.  The fat content does not significantly affect lactose, skim is not better than regular milk.

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