Whole milk
Whole milk contains a relatively high amount of fat, about 3.2-3.5%. As age increases, the body's ability to metabolize fat also gradually decreases. Regularly drinking large amounts of whole milk for a long time, especially from about 300 ml per day or more, can increase LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis.
People over 55 years old, especially those overweight, with dyslipidemia or cardiovascular disease, should consider choosing low-fat or skim milk according to the advice of a doctor or nutritionist.
Flavored milk and dairy drinks
Many flavored milks such as chocolate, strawberry, vanilla... contain quite high added sugar, usually about 5-10 grams of sugar per 100 grams of product. Meanwhile, some milk drinks are not pure milk but also add sugar, fat and flavorings.
Frequent use of these products can cause blood sugar levels to rise rapidly after eating, while increasing the risk of overweight, obesity and diabetes. For middle-aged and elderly people, these products should not be completely replaced with regular milk.
Calcium-rich milk or functional milk
Calcium supplements may be suitable for some people with special needs, but not as much calcium as possible. Most adults only need to meet their daily calcium needs through diet and suitable dairy products.
Supplementing too much calcium for a long time, especially when the total amount of calcium from food and supplements exceeds recommended needs, can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people and add to the kidney burden.
People over 55 years old should choose milk that is suitable for their health condition, and combine a balanced diet and consult a doctor if they need to supplement calcium or use functional milk lines.
