Is Milk a cause of Osteoporosis or Osteopenia?
IS MILK A CAUSE OF OSTEOPOROSIS? There have been a number of web sites and Internet postings claiming that Milk is the cause of Osteoporosis. Surprising news! Now let’s look at the research. The statement is backed up by two argument. First there is a claim that societies such as Mexico and Polynesia that traditionally do not use milk, have low rates of Osteoporosis but societies such as the United States and Sweden where milk is often consumed have high rates of Osteoporosis. This true. Mexico and Polynesia have lower incidence of Osteoporosis than the United States, Sweden and a number of other countries. These web site authors then conclude that Milk causes Osteoporosis. The second argument says that Milk which has protien tends to acidify the body. Since your body needs to keep your blood at a stable acid/base ratio, base minerals such as calcium are pulled from bones and teeth to normalize the acid/base ration after drinking milk. Thus, they conclude, Milk is a cause of Osteoporos
