What problems are associated with rBGH?
A. Although studies are unclear about how rBGH affects humans, some frightening facts have already been revealed. Many cows injected with rBGH have chronic cases of mastitis, the inflammation of the udder. Also, fat levels, particularly long chain saturated fatty acids associated with heart disease, are increased with the use of the manufactured hormone. rBGH milk contains high levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1).
