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A member asked:
My ldl is 216 can i drink milk?
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Fat free: Fat free milk, soy milk or almond milk are okay.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Yes, But ....: You can have milk, but need information. First, identify the problem. Possible causes include; genetic (familial hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia) and non-genetic (insulin resistance, type ii diabetes, thyroid abnormalities, chronic kidney disease, alcohol) issues. Next, optimize diet / exercise and fix contributing factors. Medications, such as statins, are often needed.
Answered 11/9/2015
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Yes but: Yes, you can but you shouldn't, regardless of LDL. There is no nutritional benefit to milk or dairy products that you cannot get in more nutritious foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans/legumes, and nuts. Humans are the only species on earth that drink milk as adults and another animal's milk for that matter. You actually live healthier without milk despite what the dairy industry says.
Answered 1/24/2015
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