However, according to nutrition experts, if used incorrectly, fresh milk can cause the body to have excess of certain substances, especially protein, calcium and saturated fat, thereby causing adverse effects on health.
Do not drink too much compared to body needs
Fresh milk is rich in protein and calcium, but "a lot" does not mean good. According to Professor Walter Willett, a nutrition and epidemiology expert at Harvard School of Public Health (USA), consuming too much milk every day can increase the risk of excess energy and calcium, putting pressure on the kidneys and digestive system, especially in elderly people who are less active.
He recommends that healthy adults should only drink about 1-2 glasses of milk (200-400 ml) per day, depending on the overall diet. If the diet is already rich in protein from meat, fish, eggs, drinking too much milk can cause the body to have excess protein, causing bloating, weight gain or mild metabolic disorders.
Choose milk that suits your physical condition
Not everyone is suitable for the same type of fresh milk. According to the British Nutrition Foundation, whole milk contains a fairly high amount of saturated fat, and if used regularly, it can increase blood cholesterol in middle-aged and elderly people. For this group, low-fat or skim milk is a safer option to avoid excess fat.
Meanwhile, people who are intolerant to lactose should choose lactose-free milk to avoid bloating and diarrhea, signs that the body does not absorb nutrients from milk well.
In addition, the time to drink milk also needs to be considered. Drinking milk immediately after a protein-rich meal can overload the digestive system, while drinking it in snacks helps the body absorb better without causing excess.
Experts emphasize that fresh milk is a nutritious food but only promotes benefits when used in the right dosage and for the right target audience.
Combining milk with a diverse diet, lots of green vegetables and reasonable exercise is the way to help the body stay healthy and sustainably, instead of relying on a single type of food.
