Milk is rich in nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamin D, making it a suitable beverage for all ages. However, many people do not drink milk correctly, which not only greatly damages their nutrition, but also poses a risk of illness. So, which daily habits of drinking milk are wrong? Everyone can take their seats according to their own preferences and avoid factors that are harmful to our health. Drinking milk as water carries a risk of causing illness. Drinking too little milk cannot be effective, and drinking too much also has adverse consequences. Milk generally has a protein content of 3% -4%, fat content of 3% -5%, sugar content of about 5%, and calcium content of about 1%. Drinking milk as water means a high-fat, high-energy diet. Drinking 4 bottles of milk (250 grams per bottle) can consume 30-50 grams of fat! Moreover, half of the fat contained in milk is saturated fatty acids. Currently, most people have already consumed a considerable amount of saturated fatty acids from meat. Excessive intake of saturated fatty acids in a diet can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. In daily life, some people often casually pick up the drinks at hand to take medication or reduce its efficacy with milk. Some children are afraid of the bitter taste of the medicine and will take it with milk. It is best to use water when taking medication, and it is not recommended to use milk, otherwise it not only reduces the efficacy but may also cause harm to the body. Because milk is rich in minerals such as calcium and magnesium, it may undergo chemical reactions with drugs, such as forming insoluble chelates with antibacterial drugs such as quinolones (such as certain floxacin) and metronidazole. It can also affect the absorption of supplements such as iron and zinc; Milk contains lactose, and drinking milk during diarrhea may worsen symptoms; Milk is rich in protein and can form clots with calcium and aluminum preparations such as calcium gluconate and aluminum hydroxide... In short, there are many drugs that cannot be taken with milk. Please refer to the instructions for different drugs and follow medical advice. Drinking milk or exacerbating esophageal reflux. Some patients with reflux esophagitis often vomit sour water, hoping that drinking milk can achieve the goal of nourishing the stomach. In fact, for some patients, drinking milk during the onset of the disease may lead to an increase in stomach acid and exacerbate esophageal reflux. So, friends who suffer from digestive ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux should not drink too much milk. If confirmed by a doctor that the current condition allows for moderate consumption of milk, it is recommended to consume the milk in small amounts and in portions, and avoid drinking cold milk. Lactose intolerant individuals are more prone to diarrhea when drinking milk on an empty stomach. The lactose in milk needs to be broken down by lactase. If the activity of lactase in the body is insufficient and lactose breakdown is incomplete, it will be metabolized and fermented by bacteria such as E. coli after entering the large intestine, which will produce acid and gas, and even cause discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. More than two-thirds of adults in our country lack lactase in their bodies. Drinking milk on an empty stomach or drinking a large amount of milk at once is relatively more likely to cause bloating and diarrhea. After drinking milk on an empty stomach, the passage time of milk in the gastrointestinal tract increases, leading to a slight decrease in absorption efficiency. So, when drinking milk, you can pair it with solid foods. It is recommended that adults consume 300-500 grams of milk and drink milk every day. Remember "1+1". The Chinese Dietary Guidelines recommend that adults consume dairy products equivalent to 300-500 grams of milk per day. Drinking milk, you can remember
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