Why is milk so good for you? The science behind the bottle
Did you know that parents have been giving their children dairy milk since the Neolithic era? For over 5000 years, humans have known that milk can be an important part of a healthy diet. But what’s the science behind it?
From healthy bones to strong muscles, here are the top ways that milk helps to keep your body healthy.
Why’s milk good for your bones?
Milk is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium. Around 99% of the calcium in our bodies is stored in our bones, so getting enough of this mineral is key to keeping them healthy.
A real protein powerhouse
Protein is made up of building blocks called amino acids, and there are nine different amino acids we need to stay healthy - but the thing is that not all proteins have all these amino acids. The ones that do are called ‘complete’ proteins – and milk is one of them.
These amino acids build up protein, which in turn repairs your muscles after they’ve been damaged during exercise. This process of muscle damage and repair is how you get stronger, and getting enough protein in your diet from food and drinks (like milk) can really help – your nan was right after all!
Why do we need vitamin D in the first place?
On sunny summer days, we can get our daily vitamin D requirement from just 10 minutes outside. But, here in the North West, sunshine can be hard to come by! Fortunately, we also get it from food and drink, and milk is a particularly good source of it.
Vitamin D is essential for a whole range of processes in our body, from muscle function to our immune system and more.
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