Milk is a high-quality source of protein and often appears on people's dining tables. What are the benefits of drinking milk? How to drink more nutritious? Some people feel uncomfortable after drinking milk or consuming dairy products. Is it not suitable to drink milk? Recently, there have been some discussions and controversies online about drinking milk, and the reporter conducted an interview on this. Ma Tenghui, Deputy Director of the Clinical Nutrition and Microecology Department at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University, introduced that milk is rich in nutrients, easy to digest and absorb, beneficial for improving resistance, promoting children's growth and development, and effectively preventing osteoporosis. Scientifically drinking milk can bring various benefits to the body and improve people's health level. Someone on the Internet said that "Chinese people are not suitable for drinking milk". Ma Tenghui analyzed that this is a misconception. Most Asian people lack lactase in their bodies, resulting in incomplete breakdown and absorption of ingested lactose. Therefore, lactose intolerance reactions such as bloating and diarrhea may occur after consuming milk or dairy products. But a large number of facts have shown that consuming milk or dairy products in small quantities multiple times, or enjoying them together with other foods, especially those containing fat, can delay gastric emptying, prolong the action time of lactase in the intestine, and improve lactose tolerance. People can choose the milk that suits them according to their needs and actual situation. People with lactose intolerance symptoms can choose low lactose or lactose free milk, or switch to drinking yogurt; Overweight and obese patients, as well as patients with abnormal blood lipids, can choose skim or low-fat milk; Children and adolescents can drink whole milk or children's milk to obtain sufficient nutritional support for growth and development; Middle aged and elderly people with decreased gastrointestinal function and beginning to experience calcium loss can choose low-fat and high calcium milk; People with normal weight and no underlying diseases can choose whole milk. It should be noted that excessive intake of milk can cause unnecessary burden on organs such as the kidneys. Regardless of which type of milk is chosen, the principle of moderation should be followed. According to the 2022 edition of the Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents, it is recommended that each person consume 300-500 grams of liquid milk or equivalent dairy products per day, including milk, yogurt, cheese, formula, etc. Yan Ting, the attending physician of the Clinical Nutrition and Microbiology Department of the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University, said that milk can be eaten with a variety of foods, such as bread, Mantou, fruits, nuts, etc. It should not be consumed together with foods that contain high levels of oxalic acid, such as spinach and chives, as oxalic acid can bind with calcium in milk, affecting calcium absorption. In addition, milk should not be consumed with beverages containing tannic acid such as tea and coffee, as tannic acid can also affect calcium absorption. Some patients who are taking medication should be aware that most antibiotics should not be taken together with milk, as it may affect their efficacy. Overall, milk can be consumed at any time, but it is not recommended to drink on an empty stomach. When fasting, milk has a shorter transit time in the gastrointestinal tract, and lactose cannot be well broken down by the small intestine and quickly enters the large intestine, which may worsen lactose intolerance symptoms. People who are allergic to milk protein and those who have just undergone abdominal surgery and are not suitable for drinking milk should consult a doctor and follow their advice if they want to obtain nutrition through drinking milk. (New Society)