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I heard that drinking milk takes out calcium out of your body is that true?
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It's complicated: Also, it's controversial (surprised?). Further, each person is probably a bit different. Here's a lot of info on it. Yes, by altering the body's ph and having proteins the do draw calcium from bones it does, but it also provides some so it might be a trade-off. Best!
Answered 10/12/2013
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