Milk Myths

These are a few common myths about milk and dairy foods.

 

 

Milk Myth #1: Drinking milk causes early puberty.

Myth Buster: There is no scientific evidence that drinking milk causes early puberty

 

Milk Myth #2: Drinking milk causes mucus.

Myth Buster: Milk consumption does not lead to mucus production or occurrence of asthma.

 

Milk Myth #3: Drinking milk causes kidney stones.

Myth Buster: Drinking milk does not cause kidney stones.

 

Milk Myth #4: All milk contains antibiotics, except organic.

Myth Buster: No milk contains antibiotics (conventional, organic and rBST free).

 

Milk Myth #5: Organic milk is much healthier than regular milk.

Myth Buster: Both types of milk—organic and conventionally-produced—are highly nutritious.

 

Milk Myth #6: Chocolate Milk is "Soda in Disguise".

Myth Buster: Chocolate milk has some added sugar but contains all the important nutrients that plain white milk provides.

 

Milk Myth #7: Soy milk is the nutritional equivalent of cow’s milk.

Myth Buster: Soy-based beverages are not nutritionally equivalent to cow’s milk.

 

Milk Myth #8: People with lactose intolerance cannot drink milk or eat dairy products.

Myth Buster: Most people with lactose intolerance can enjoy milk and dairy products.

 

Milk Myth #9: Growth hormones in milk are bad for you.

Myth Buster: Studies have shown that milk from rBST treated cows is identical to milk from untreated cows.

 

Milk Myth #10: Raw Milk is more nutritious than pasteurized milk.

Myth Buster: Raw milk is not more nutritious and can pose serious health risks.

 

For more information about milk and dairy, check out the Dairy Facts section.