Milk Is More Helpful And Beneficial To Women’s Health
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Milk Is More Helpful And Beneficial To Women’s Health
Since childhood, we are taught to take milk to make our bones strong and increase our body calcium. Nowadays there are many varieties of milk available in the market like soy milk, almond milk, pasteurized milk, toned milk, low-fat milk, skimmed milk, cow milk, raw milk, etc., depending on the needs and taste buds of people.
Milk has many essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
- Calcium,
- Choline
- Potassium,
- Phosphorous
- Magnesium.
- Vitamins….A,D B2, B6and,B12.
Women are more at danger of losing bone mass and density, prone to osteoporosis, osteoarthritis as they undergo stages of the menstruation cycle, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause in their lives. They are more sensitive emotionally and physically and more susceptible to bone-related, skin-related and nervous problems.
Women who are mostly working indoors and away from sunrays are more prone to low vitamin D. They are eternally on their feet and highly active in running a household, raising kids and other activities that make them susceptible to knee-related and stress-related anguish. Milk is more helpful and beneficial to women’s health.
Milk as a source of calcium and vitamin D
As milk is a good source of calcium and vitamin D, it prevents osteoporosis and bone loss. Calcium is good for teeth too as it helps in controlling oral acidity it also helps in fighting tooth decay. Women are more prone to calcium depletion during pregnancy and menstruation, hence consumption of milk helps in preventing the above.
Vitamin D is important for cell growth regulation and to protect from cancer and also to prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Drinking milk every day is an important part of dietary consumption in women as it is linked to a reduction in the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee disease.
Milk as a source of potassium
Milk is effective in controlling blood pressure and helps in blood clotting as it is a source of potassium. Potassium is good to reduce BP, reduces heart disease, protects against loss of muscle mass, preservation of bone mineral density, and also reduces the formation of kidney stones. One cup of milk gives around 366 mg of potassium. BP fluctuations, low calcium, low protein is common during pregnancy and menopause in women. To help in maintaining good bone density and prevent fractures in old age consumption of milk is important.
Milk as a source of chlorine
Chlorine is an important nutrient essential to support good sleep, good muscle movement, effective learning and a good memory. It also helps to maintain cell membrane structure, assists in fat absorption, lessens chronic inflammation and also aids in transmission of nerve impulses.
Other uses of Milk
- Weight management. Regular consumption of milk helps in maintaining body weight.
- Milk is a good source of protein that is important for bone building
- Lactose content in milk prevents dangerous bacteria from clogging in intestines and helps in their effective functioning.
- Milk is a good source of vitamins, minerals and proteins and calcium all packed into one drink.
- Consumption of milk is said to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protects from colorectal cancer.
Source: Health Guide 911
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