7 health benefits of consuming milk

Read on to know about 7 ways in which consuming milk improves our health.

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Read on to know about 7 ways in which consuming milk improves our health.

Milk is one of the most essential kitchen ingredient that is used widely around the globe. Being an animal product, the nutrients from milk are easily absorbed by our body. Here are 7 health benefits of consuming the milk regularly.

Source of calcium 

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Milk is undoubtedly the most common food source to fulfill our daily calcium requirements. Calcium is required by our body to prevent migraine, obesity in children, arthritic conditions, osteoporosis, bone fractures, and premenstrual syndrome.

For heart health

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Calcium present in milk is also beneficial to reduce cardiovascular problems, stroke, and atherosclerosis. This is because, the peptides present in milk are believed to inhibit the formation of ACEs (angiotensin-converting enzymes), which increases the blood pressure. The potassium and magnesium present in milk also reduce the blood pressure, lower the stress on heart, and improves the blood circulation to vital organs.

For teeth

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Milk protects the tooth enamel against the harmful effect of acidic products.

For hydration

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Milk is a very healthy beverage to replenish the body with some essential fluids along with some very vital nutrients.

For skin

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It is known to all, that the queens in certain civilizations were known to take bath in milk to maintain a soft and beautiful skin. Milk is beneficial to maintain the texture and tone of the skin. This beverage contains lactic acid that helps to remove the dead skin and leave it fresh.

To control acidity

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Consuming cold milk can reduce acidity and provide relief in certain acidic conditions.

Prevents cancer

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According to certain studies, a diet rich in dairy may prevent the colorectal cancer.

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